Sr. Office Assistant
Salary
$17.84 - $20.52 Hourly
Location
650 Highland Avenue, Winston Salem, 27101, NC
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
08605
Department
Behavioral Health Services
Opening Date
07/17/2026
Closing Date
7/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
General Statement of Duties
Forsyth County Department of Behavioral Health Services is seeking an energetic and motivated person to serve as a Sr. Office Assistant. If you like variety at work, working with a great team, and making a positive impact, this may be the position for you.
This position reports to the Behavioral Health Services Director and performs a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, greeting and directing visitors, assisting with managing deliverables related to funding (opioid settlement, behavioral health funds, grants), processing vendor materials (contracts, invoices, reports), preparing revenues for cashiering, assisting with annual issuing of Request for Proposals and related tasks, drafting board agenda items and providing general administrative support such as arranging meeting logistics including preparing minutes.
Work requires interaction with clients that may have a mental health, intellectual/developmental disability, and/or substance use diagnosis.
Distinguishing Features
A successful candidate should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Significant knowledge of office or work unit procedures, methods and practices.
Significant knowledge of and ability to use correct grammar, vocabulary, spelling and office terminology and ability to proofread.
Ability to record, compile, summarize and perform basic analysis or narrative and numerical materials.
Ability to use a variety of office equipment and to type with accuracy at the speed required by the position.
Ability to use courtesy and tact in performing public contact and communication duties.
Ability to independently apply laws, departmental rules and regulations in the performance of assigned duties.
Ability to use judgment in coordinating and monitoring office procedures and workflow.
Ability to independently compose and format materials within established guidelines.
Ability to be resourceful in gathering and giving information.
Ability to schedule and coordinate a variety of appointments, meetings and conferences.
Ability to supervise or coordinate the work of other staff, students or volunteers.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
Minimum Education and Experience
Graduation from high school or GED and two years of office/clerical work.
Drivers License is required.
A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.
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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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What is your highest level of completed education?
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How many years of office/clerical experience do you have?
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What best describes your level of accounting and/or record keeping procedures?
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Do you have experience working in a setting where behavioral health services are provided?
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How would you describe your computer skills?
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How would you describe your level of expertise with computer software such as Microsoft Office?
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How do you rate your ability to interact with a wide variety of stakeholders?
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How would you rate your ability to express ideas and communicate effective both orally and in writing?
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Which best describes your ability to manage multiple projects/tasks at once?
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What best describes your experience taking and transcribing minutes from various meetings?
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How would you rate your customer service skills with regard to courtesy, tack and discretion while performing public contact duties?
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Do you have a valid drivers license?
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Are you bilingual in Spanish and English?
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