Office Assistant (Bilingual | English/Spanish) Part Time - APPLY BY 8/29/24

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Job Title: Office Assistant (Bilingual | English/Spanish) Part Time - APPLY BY 8/29/24

Location:	New Haven, CT United States
Position Type:	Full Time
Post Date:	08/22/2024
Expire Date:	10/22/2024
Job Categories:	Administrative and Support Services

Job Description

Office Assistant (Bilingual | English/Spanish) Part Time - APPLY BY 8/29/24
Office Assistant (Bilingual | English/Spanish)
Part Time | Office/On-site
APPLY HERE: https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=240820&R2=7086CL&R3=001

Recruitment #240820-7086CL-001

Location New Haven, CT
Date Opened 8/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Salary $23.17 - $30.40/hour (*New State employees start at the minimum)
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 8/29/2024 11:59:00 PM

Are you Bilingual in English/Spanish? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact? Join us and be part of a revolutionary team shaping the future!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is seeking a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Office Assistant to support our agency.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
Facility: Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC)
Unit: Hispanic Clinic - Medical Records
PCN: 26646
Location: 34 Park Street, New Haven Connecticut
Work Shift: First shift | Part Time, see schedule below:
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:30 am - 5:00pm 10:00am - 5:00pm 9:30 am - 5:00pm 9:30am - 5:00pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
The Hispanic Clinic of the Connecticut Mental Health Center provides services to monolingual Spanish speaking clients afflicted with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders. The Hispanic population is the largest and fastest growing population in the State of Connecticut, and represents nearly 30% of the population in the city of New Haven. The Hispanic Clinic, with a capacity for 400 registered clients, continues to experience a growing demand for services with daily referrals from outpatient community providers (i.e., primary care, hospital emergency room, probation, etc.). This position is critical to the delivery of quality clinical services to a high-risk population of Latino clients afflicted with severe and persistent mental illness who must be screened for signs of acute difficulty as they enter the clinic and be greeted by someone that can communicate in their primary language (Spanish) and understand the culture.
*WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance to all employees
*Benefits are pro-rated for part time employees.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
Provide support to an agency that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve;
Make a difference in the public sector; and
Work together in a collaborative team environment.
MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITY:
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

CMHC is an urban community mental health center with an exceptional tradition of serving individuals with serious mental illness and/or addiction. Founded in 1966, CMHC is a partnership between DHMAS and the Yale Department of Psychiatry. Each year over 4,000 people receive a variety of recovery-oriented services at CMHC and its satellite clinics.

Please note:

A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
All state employees must adhere to Connecticut’s Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.

Qualifications & Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of general clerical work experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one/half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Experience with electronic record filing systems.
Experience working with data systems to track utilization and outcomes for programs.
Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
Experience preparing oral and written communications for in-person, telephone, and email inquiries, including routine policy and procedure questions.
Experience working with outside partners to complete necessary tasks.
Experience with multitasking while maintaining organization and attention to detail.
Experience in customer service, reception, or a similar role requiring regular interpersonal communication.
Experience working in a multifaceted, high-volume work environment with reception duties.

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