| Location | Winston-Salem, NC |
| Salary | $33,654.40–$38,708.80 Per Year |
Office Assistant
Salary
$33,654.40 - $38,708.80 Annually
Location
741 North Highland Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
08644
Department
Social Services
Division
Child Support
Opening Date
07/29/2026
Closing Date
8/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
General Statement of Duties
Forsyth County Department of Social Services is seeking a highly motivated self-starter to join the Office Assistant Unit within our Child Support Services program.
Distinguishing Features
The desired candidate for this position must demonstrate professionalism, the ability to multi-task, be people-oriented, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
This position calls for the ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Minimum Education and Experience
Graduation from high school or GED and at least one year of office/clerical experience.
A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for part of the experience requirement.
Valid drivers license required.
Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are a plus.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills are important for interacting with the public and documenting customer interactions.
Excellent organizational and computer skills are a must, with attention to detail and accuracy. In addition, the desired candidate must possess excellent telephone demeanor as answering incoming telephone calls, using a computer and headset, and quickly assessing customers' needs are important functions of this position.
Additional duties include maintaining digital filing systems, receiving and scanning incoming mail, preparing outgoing mail for distribution, responding to customer inquiries, greeting customers, and providing clerical support to the functional unit staff.
The person in this position must be able to travel to and from the courthouse.
Customer service; written and verbal communication skills; ability to research, comprehend and apply policies and procedures; professionalism; computer literacy and use of office equipment
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The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
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Please select your highest level of completed education.
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Do you have a valid drivers license?
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How many years of mail processing and/or filing experience do you have?
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How many years of experience do you have with face-to-face contact with the public?
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How many years of experience do you have working in a call center environment?
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How many years of experience do you have with data entry?
Required Question
Employer Forsyth County (NC)
Address 201 N. Chestnut St.
Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27101
Phone 336-703-2400
Website http://www.forsyth.cc