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Rockland, Maine, United States
Onsite
Not Available
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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Opening Date: October 16, 2026
Closing Date: October 29, 2026
Job Class Code: 6543
Grade: 15 (Admin Svcs)
Salary: $19.57 – $28.19 per hour*
*This is inclusive of a 2.50% recruitment and retention stipend
Position Number: 02023-1181
Location: We have a current vacancy in our Rockland office.
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
Core Responsibilities:
In this position you will report to and perform a broad range of advanced administrative duties in support of the Rockland Office of Child & Family Services. You will supervise other office staff and will be responsible for overseeing the administrative duties of the Rockland office, working with a variety of staff to complete this work. To be successful you will need to exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing your daily duties and use discretion in processing confidential information.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Answering phone calls and directs inquiries and concerns to the Program Administrator and Supervisors from various families, resources, community agencies and constituents.
• Documenting meetings, notes, decisions and providing those to the Program Administrator Supervisors.
• Developing and maintaining databases, spreadsheets and workflow processes regarding critical OCFS processes and projects for the Program Administrator and Supervisors.
• Monitor and answering correspondence and emails for the Program Administrator and office staff.
• Assisting OCFS staff, constituents and consumers with concerns, reports, and compliance requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
Training, education, or experience in office and administrative support work that demonstrates 1) competency in applying a solid knowledge of modern office practices to perform complex, varied office support tasks, and 2) the ability to use independent decision-making on the appropriate processes to follow, information to process, and actions to take in accordance with standard procedures. All positions in this classification assume the qualifications of: Office Assistant I, Office Assistant II, and Office Associate I.
The background of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate the following competencies:
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to timely and efficient customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Skilled in the use of Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Word and other office technology/equipment.
Please submit a cover letter addressing your skills and/or prior experience in each of the areas above.
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Agency information:
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.
The Office of Child & Family Services (OCFS), within DHHS is responsible for ensuring the safety, permanency and well-being of children and families through community networks, local resources, and life-long family connections throughout Maine.
Application Information:
For additional information about this position please contact Melinda Frappier at Melinda.Frappier@Maine.gov
To apply, please upload a recent resume (if available) and cover letter addressing each of the preferred skills/experience areas above.
Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.
To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.Hernandez@Maine.gov
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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