As a Customer Representative Associate II in OCFS, you will be expected to perform a broad range of direct service and administrative duties that assist in service delivery to families involved with the child welfare system. These duties may include but are not limited to:
• Completing Child Protective background checks.
• Maintaining records, mailings, and databases.
• Performing routine, occasional secretarial duties such as: complete work schedules, arrange appointments, arrange travel/lodging, order supplies and review documents to respond to requests.
To perform these duties, you must have strong interpersonal skills, organizational and computer skills. You will also need to be able to work effectively with your team members and interact with the public in a helpful and professional manner, sometimes under difficult circumstances. ***Your work could include significant travel within areas served by the local district office and will include occasional mandatory overtime. Most positions require possession of a valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation and good driving record.***Your typical duties will include:
• Examining documents/information, determine facts, detect errors and irregularities, and taking action as authorized.
• Creating, using, maintaining, or updating computerized databases.
• Working with a variety of interested parties, such as other state agencies, the public and municipalities.
• Conducting and submitting assigned child protective clearances and follow established protocol.
• Processing all incoming and outgoing mail (opening, sorting, distributing).
• Preparing monthly logs of tasks completed and participating in unit meetings to enhance coordination of essential tasks.
• Assisting Background Check Unit members with any other duties associated with daily tasks, as needed.