Clerk Typist 2 (Local Government) - Indiana County C&Y

Posting number: CS-2026-58394-L0032

Department: Local Government

Division: HS Indiana Co Child Welfare Se

Job classification: Clerk Typist 2 (Local Government)

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Administration

Do you have the passion and strong dedication of serving and assisting children and families within Indiana County? If you do, this is the opportunity for you! Our Children & Youth Services office is hiring a Clerk Typist 2 to type and process documents, enter data, and perform other duties as assigned to support daily office functions. Your work will help keep information organized and tasks on track.

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This position performs a variety of clerical tasks to support caseworkers and supervisors as they work protect children, facilitate community services, and empower families. As a Clerk Typist 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Clerical Typing: Prepare various letters, forms, and court documents related to services provided by the agency based on information form caseworkers and supervisors
• Document Management: Make any photocopies needed, scan and upload documents, and file case materials and correspondence
• Data Entry: Input medical, educational, and demographic information into recordkeeping systems, databases, charts, and spreadsheets and ensure it is recent and accurate
• Form Processing: Send required reports to law enforcement; complete forms for requesting county assistance office action, reporting adoption and foster care data, and HealthChoices enrollment

• Six months as a Clerk Typist 1 and educational development to the level of eighth grade; or
• Completion of a high school business curriculum which included at least one typing course; or
• Any combination of equivalent experience and training.

You must meet the PA residency requirement.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
• Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
• your score may be lower than deserved.
• you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.