Area Community Services
Employment & Training Council (ACSET)
1550 Leonard NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
ph: (616) 336-4100 | fax: (616) 336-4118
online: michiganworkska.org | communityactionkent.org
SERVICES • JOBS • TALENT
POST DATE 08/03/2015
CLERK II
Area Community Services Employment & Training Council (ACSET)
Applications with resumes will be accepted through Tuesday, August 18, 2015, for the position of Clerk
II. This full-time position is in compensation Pay Range B that pays from $23,859 to $32,208 annually,
plus fringe benefits. Starting salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Candidates for this position MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION.
Applications are available online at: http://michiganworkska.org/acset-job-openings/
Or you may obtain an application at the ACSET Main Office:
Area Community Services Employment and Training Council (ACSET)
Human Resource Department
1550 Leonard NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Applications with resumes and EEO forms should be submitted to:
Laura Krist
[email protected]
1550 Leonard NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Applications and resumes must be received no later than 5:00pm on Tuesday, August 18, 2015.
ACSET OVERVIEW: ACSET is the administrative and fiscal agent for the Community Action Agency
of Kent County and Michigan Works! Agency of Kent, Allegan & Barry Counties. Its mission is to
create opportunities for economic self-sufficiency for low-income, economically disadvantaged, elderly,
disabled, unemployed and underemployed individuals, and dislocated workers.
JOB SUMMARY:
Performs general reception duties and a variety of functions related to obtaining and processing detailed
information in support of program activities and/or program participants. Responsibilities are carried out
according to established procedures with latitude for initiative and independent judgment. Assignments
are received from an administrative superior who reviews work in progress and upon completion.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Performs general reception duties for multi-service facility, including meeting the public,
answering telephones, distributing mail, providing routine information and referring non-routine
inquires to appropriate staff.
Michigan Works! and Community Action are divisions of ACSET.
ACSET is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Michigan Relay Center 1-800-649-3777.
2.
Determines eligibility for program services by obtaining/verifying necessary documentation and
comparing data obtained to eligibility criteria; schedules client appointments.
3.
Provides specialized information, responds to requests for application procedures, gathers data,
and compiles information from program records.
4.
Obtains information regarding program activities, participants, and applicants for program
services.
5.
Assists in arranging meetings, schedules appointments for staff, and tracks changes/cancellations
of meetings.
6.
Operates a variety of office equipment; performs data entry and word processing as needed.
7.
Prepares routine and special reports as required.
8.
Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
1.
The job requires knowledge normally acquired through a general high school education, and
2.
One to two years of relevant experience involving significant contact with the public, or an
equivalent combination of training and experience.
3.
Interpersonal skills necessary to perform candidate interviews and provide courteous and accurate
information and responses to community members, local resource agencies and various levels of
organizational personnel.
4.
Written skills necessary to prepare routine and special reports and required documentation.
5.
Advanced computer skills necessary to effectively utilize word processing, database, and
spreadsheet software applications.
6.
Basic math skills necessary to make mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.
7.
Mental ability to frequently work on projects requiring concentration and attention to detail with
frequent disruptions due to people and/or telephone calls.
8.
Physical ability to frequently sit in one position for extended periods of time.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1.
Normal office environment with little discomfort due to noise, dirt, dust and the like.
Michigan Works! and Community Action are divisions of ACSET.
ACSET is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Michigan Relay Center 1-800-649-3777.