SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
(Job Opening ID #512464)
Two full-time limited-term positions available with KCMO’s
Health Department, Public Health Preparedness Division, 2400
Troost and Municipal Court Department, Specialty Court Division,
511 E. 11 th St. Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00
a.m. 5:00 p.m. HEALTH: As a condition of employment with
the City of KCMO Health Department, all new employees will
be required to submit or provide documentation of receiving
an influenza (Flu) Vaccination. May be required to work varied
hours to respond to this public health emergency. Works under the
direct supervision of an administrative superior, but may also
receive daily direction or requests from other management staff
within the Division. Supervises select clerical positions.
Coordinates with the Division Manager and other managers in
standardization of protocols for other clerical support staff.
Assures back-up clerical support across the division as needed.
Provides direction and day-to-day quality assurance protocols in
numerous areas of the division. Exercises good judgment and
initiative within the parameters of the Division. Utilizes excellent
verbal and written communication skills as well as strong
interpersonal and customer service skills. May be required to
handle sensitive and confidential personnel issues of the Division.
May require lifting up to 50 pounds when assisting with Record
Retention or other community or clinic-based activities. May
require wearing a high efficiency respirator mask and other
personal protective equipment when delivering services within an
area assessed as high risk for exposure to infectious diseases.
MUNICIPAL COURT: Case Manager/Probation Officer
provides wrap-around case management and referral services to
program participants with substance use and mental health
disorders meeting the requirements of the Bureau of Justice
Assistance grant. Cooperates with other agencies and professionals
to: Coordinate services for reentry participants. Conduct ORAS
screenings and assessments to assess the needs and risk levels of
offenders to determine Specialty Court and/or program
appropriateness and referral sources. Serve as a point of contact to
participants, community agencies and contract providers. Provide
follow-up of participant activities to ensure participants are
meeting program and probation requirements and report outcomes
to the Reentry team. Ensure participants are attending
recommended programming and investigative factors affecting the
success of those participants who have signed a Reentry contract.
Establishes and maintains a chronological supervision record for
each assigned participant, tracking and documenting referral
results in the Community Care Link electronic record system.
Performs and maintains a variety of clerical duties pertaining to
program requirements. Discusses treatment and recovery options
with Reentry participants, arranges treatment programs, provides
referral options and ensures program participation. Monitors
progress of each program participant and reports progress to
Reentry team. Assists in collecting and entering participant
information into various systems per contract requirements.
Administers and/or observes breathalyzer and urinalysis testing on
program participants. Utilizes computer software applications such
as Microsoft Word, Excel spreadsheets, IMDS Plus, LeWeb,
Community Care Link. REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's
degree in public or business administration, liberal arts or a related
field and at least 3 years of progressively professional experience
in governmental administration or in private sector administration
at the level of the City's Administrative Assistant; OR an
equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience.
Salary Range: $19.34-$33.88/hour. Application Deadline: June
22, 2020. Apply online at www.kcmo.gov/jobs. EOE. The City of
Kansas City, Missouri is an equal opportunity employer committed
to a diverse workforce.