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Job/Position DescriptionClerk III-CashierCome work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living CentersThe state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuityas well as 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!The Clerk III reports directly to the Financial Officer at the facility (state hospital or state-supported living center) and provides administrative and financial support services. The Clerk III routinely performs advanced (senior-level) clerical and financial work for the financial office in areas of bookkeeping and financial activities (such as, compiling and tabulation of data), inventory audits, and mail processing. Is also responsible for the coordinating of clerical activities including requesting materials and office supplies, handling and transporting facility documents or mail and maintaining accurate financial files. The Clerk III has a working knowledge of the HHSC rules and facility policies and procedures, demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing and provides training as needed to other employees. Completion of job duties requires working under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement and provides excellent customer service to all consumers.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.Responsible for receiving, sorting, date stamping, and distributing all the campus mail from the post office. Participates in the daily run to the local post office to pickup and drop off mail. Receiving, filing, and storing of completed purchase vouchers and journal vouchers (Regional facility) and deposit vouchers. Coordinates requesting materials, postage, registered mail, packages and other office supplies with Financial Officer. Assist in maintaining the storage, tracking log, and release of personal effects. Receive patient personal effects from admissions and/or unit drop-off boxes. Perform annual escheats of patientand#146;s personal effects. Coordinate with the Accounting Technician II (NRAO) or Accountant I (RBMO) in distribution of payroll warrants. Distributes cash per patient special requests or client outings. Writes receipts to reflect the source of the funds (petty cash or trust fund) and the purpose of the payment. Recieves unused funds back, reconciles the petty cash box, and communicates with the Accountant I (RBMO) the balances needed to replenish the petty cash. Prepares daily receipts (call in sheets) and daily bank deposits. Receives funds (cash or check) through mail or at the cashier window. Writes re https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=620747 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.