Clerk/Typist III

1 week ago

Reading, Pennsylvania, United States Berks County Full time
Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position provides direction and support services for the agency responsibilities to the Juvenile Court. Activities are related to Placement, Dependency proceedings and Termination/Adoption.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions
  • Determine and schedule court appearances for all above-mentioned legal. proceedings and prepare legal documents: summonses/subpoenas/affidavits/orders and related typing assignments.
  • Assemble, take photos of designated children, verify information, advance them to the proceedings.
  • Prepare packets of documents and court lists for Juvenile Court, Hearing Masters, Guardians ad litem, agency Solicitors, agency personnel, etc.
  • Data entry all pertinent court information.
  • Accumulate statistical information.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • High school diploma or G.E.D certification from a recognized issuing
  • agency and;
  • Six months as Clerk Typist II, OR;
  • One year of progressively complex clerical experience.
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the
  • required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Working knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to make independent determinations for processing information.
  • Ability to organize work in a manner which insures accomplishment of priority items.
  • Ability to assemble, organize and present status of information from various sources.
  • Ability to use discretion and judgment in dispensing information.
  • Ability to proofread varied reports to maintain consistent administrative
  • rules/statistics.
  • Ability to compose straightforward correspondence such as transmittal or acknowledgements using personal computer
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to handle stress.
  • Physical presence in the office is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds a distance of fifteen (15) feet or less.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Normal office environment.

This position description serves as a guideline for communicating the essential functions and other information about the position to the applicant/employee. It is not intended to create a binding employment contract nor cover every detail of the position and may be changed where appropriate.

About Us

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The County of Berks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

About Us:

Berks County is a combination of rich farm country, industry, beautiful parks, entertainment, and top-notch educational institutions. Whether you are interested in County services, the availability of our parks, tax rates, or other county information, this is the place to start.

About the Team

Mission Statement:

It is the mission of Berks County government and all County employees to administer and deliver services to the citizens of the County in the most effective, efficient and professional manner possible within the constraints of the financial resources available.

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