Job Description

Position Summary

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Assist in administering a variety of City programs; assist all professional staff with routine programmatic and clerical duties and perform a variety of duties relative to delivering social and health services. May be required to work in various centers throughout the city.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. s are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

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Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.



High school diploma or GED;

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Three (3) years of clerical or office assistant experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

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Procedures and programs of assigned area Social services programs needed by low and moderate income residents Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment Principles and procedures of record keeping English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations

Preferred Skills & Abilities

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Administer and monitor assigned social service programs and activities Perform difficult administrative support services Interpret, explain and enforce assigned department policies and procedures Perform responsible and difficult secretarial work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative Work independently in the absence of supervision Maintain confidentiality of client information, records and reports Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public Communicate clearly and concisely Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work * Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation