Responsible to provide administrative oversight and support for client intake area and staff while providing direct client service. Work involves varied clerical methods, reporting, scheduling, records management, staff supervision and policy compliance. Tasks include verifying participant demographic/income eligibility, insurance status, data entry and distribution of eWIC food benefit cards.
Must have a high school diploma or GED and minimum of three year’s experience performing client service type work, clerical and/or secretarial work. Completion of college level course work in business administration, accounting or computer concepts or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities, preferred.
Benefits include Health Insurance with excellent coverage and an employee contribution of less than $200 per month. Single dental coverage is offered at no expense to the employee, with a family option available. Retirement benefit is through Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS). Employer contribution is 9.44% with employee contribution of 6.29%. SDHD also provides 10 paid holidays and 2 personal days per year. Starting vacation is accrued at a 2 week a year rate and sick leave is also available at about 8 hours per month. New SDHD employees are eligible for 5% annual raises with acceptable performance the first five years of their employment in addition to an annual cost of living increase.
Siouxland District Health Department (SDHD) is the public health agency serving Woodbury County, Iowa. Our staff of 63 individuals is spread across the areas of family and community health, environmental health, health promotions, chronic disease prevention, acute disease investigation and emergency preparedness. Employees are also involved with internal committees providing input into our strategic plan, employee health and wellness initiatives and quality improvement and community engagement. SDHD provides a family friendly work environment that supports staff in establishing a good work/life balance.
CPR Certification required or willing to obtain; computer skills needed; ability to work with diverse populations and work independently in unstructured setting with minimal supervision; bilingual skills beneficial; physical ability to transport essential supplies and to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and ability to obtain car insurance at agency-specified liability level. Candidate for hire must pass background checks, a physical exam and drug screening test prior to employment. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County and Siouxland District Health Department will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.
A completed County application form. Ability to provide a copy of transcripts if selected for interview.
Applications are received through Woodbury County Human Resources and can be accessed by clicking APPLY
