Job Description

Posting number: 191739

Department: Department of Social Services

Division: County Office-Berkeley

Job classification: Administrative Specialist II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administrative Assistant, Community Services, Health Services, Social Services, Human Services, Community and Social Services

Do you have a passion to provide meaningful work in the community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults? Then the South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you.

Job Duties:

• The Administrative Support Specialist II provides administrative support with a moderate level of individual and/or customer accountability.

• Receives telephone and personal callers using knowledge to answer questions and refer to appropriate personnel. Maintains log and assignments of state vehicles.

• Creates folders for individual cases. Copies and prepares cases for transfer. Researches information in CAPSS System.

• Prepares and distributes agenda for FCRB meetings.

• Performs other duties which are job related, but not customarily or routinely done.

• Participates in trainings and workshops, and participates in Emergency Welfare Services, including Emergency Red Cross Shelters during natural disasters.

• To ensure that Personal Identifying Information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered and disposed. To protect the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data.

Examples of duties

A High School Diploma. Related clerical experience may be substituted for a High School Diploma.

An Associate Degree or higher may be substituted for all or part of the work requirements.

Supplemental information

This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole. "See Resume" is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.

Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle. Individuals must comply with necessary field work assignments.

If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.

The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

DIVISION: County Administration / Berkeley County