Secretary 1(Office/On-Site) Job at Connecticut Department of Administrative Serv
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, Waterbury, CT, United States, 06720
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Date Opened: 10/31/2025 12:00:00 AM | Close Date: 11/7/2025 11:59:00 PM | Salary: $50,475 – $66,229/year (new state employees start at the minimum)
Introduction
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make an impact and advance your career? Join us and be part of a revolutionary team shaping the future!
Position Overview
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is hiring a Secretary 1 to join the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team.
- Facility: Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN)
- Address: 95 Thomaston Avenue, Waterbury, CT
- Schedule: Full‑time, 40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Position Number: 139962
What We Can Offer You
- State employee benefits overview
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Healthy work/life balance
Responsibilities
- A full range of secretarial functions and administrative activities for the ACT team
- Organizing and supporting office activities, correspondence, reports, minutes, agendas, etc.
- Review and screen incoming correspondence, arrange and coordinate meetings, and prepare weekly tracking forms for the program
- Assist supervisor in collecting reports to meet fidelity standards
- Prepare and track ACT data, coordinate schedules, and arrange psychiatric appointments
- Conduct appointment reminders, arrange transportation for clients, and manage the money‑management program for ACT clients
- Prepare legal documents, take and transcribe meeting minutes, request medical records from outside agencies, and perform data entry and telecommunication functions as needed
- Greet and direct visitors
- Answer phones, take messages, and respond to inquiries requiring knowledge of terminology, organization, and unit purpose
About Us
DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of services that foster dignity, respect, and self‑sufficiency. WCMHN coordinates clinical, fiscal, and administrative oversight of region‑5 contracted and state‑operated mental health services.
Requirements
- Minimum Qualifications – General Experience: Two (2) years of experience above the routine clerk level in office support or secretarial work
- Minimum Qualifications – Substitutions Allowed: College training in secretarial sciences may be substituted for the general experience (up to 1 year)
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in outpatient settings within the community
- Experience managing large volumes of paperwork
- Experience with mental health and/or substance abuse services
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Experience using formulas and tracking data in Excel
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines
- Experience recording meeting minutes
Legal Notice
The State of Connecticut is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
How to Apply
Submit your application through the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. Additional materials may be requested during the hiring process.