The County of San Luis Obispo is offering a career opportunity for Administrative Assistants to join the Department of Social Services Participant Services Team! The County of San Luis Obispo has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team! We are looking for customer service and administrative professionals to work in the Department of Social Services Participant Services Division. Start your impactful career in public service and apply today! The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Social Services provides public services that promote self-sufficiency, health, and well-being. These programs help ensure the protection of children, the elderly and dependent adults, and provide a safety net for individuals and families who need assistance with necessities, such as food, housing and health care. Click here for the complete job description for Administrative Assistant III. All candidates are encouraged to apply. Bilingual (English/ Spanish) candidates are needed and could be eligible for additional compensation. Participant Services Division administers eligibility programs such as Cal. Fresh, Medi-Cal, Cal. WOR - Ks, Foster Care, and General Assistance. The Administrative Assistants working in our clerical units are integral parts of our division, as they are the first persons our participants interact with when they first apply. This recruitment may be used to fill permanent, temporary, substitute, part-time, and full-time positions in various departments throughout the County. Candidates who complete all steps of the recruitment and are placed on the eligible list will remain on the list for six months and may be contacted as positions become available. Responses to supplemental questions will be rated during the examination process. The Ideal Candidate Preferred Qualifications:Clear and professional communication skills (verbal and written)Positive attitude. Detail Oriented. Customer Focus. Required Qualifications: A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes: All levels: Graduation from High School or possession of a G. E. D AND - Administrative Assistant I: Either A: 6 months of experience performing duties comparable to Administrative Assistant Aide. Or B: One year of general clerical experience including word-processing/computer experience. Administrative Assistant II: Either A: One year of experience performing duties comparable to Administrative Assistant I. Or B: Two years of experience performing a wide variety of clerical and administrative assistant duties including word-processing/computer experience. Administrative Assistant III: Either A: One year of experience performing duties comparable to an Administrative Assistant II. Or B: Three years of experience performing a wide variety of clerical and administrative assistant duties including word-processing/computer experience. Possession of either a Certificate of Proficiency in secretarial, clerical, or library studies or possession of a paralegal certificate from an accredited institution will substitute for up to one year of the general clerical experience.