Job Description

Posting number: 60027103-193563

Department: Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation

Division: Div. of Professional & Occupational Licensing Bd.

Job classification: Program Coordinator I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Program Management

Summary

Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency’s mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live.

Responsibilities

• You will provide supervision, direction, and assistance to the administrative functions and operations of the Counselors, Psychology, Social Work and Genetic Counselors Boards.
• You will interpret licensing statutes and regulations to licensees, applicants, and the public and receive and respond to inquiries (walk-ins, telephone, email, mail, and fax) for assistance related to the program areas.
• You will train, supervise and lead staff who conduct daily operations for the Boards.
• You will weekly review the Boards’ websites and update changes and ensuring updates to the National Practitioner Database.
• You will work with other internal divisions and offices to monitor and enforce all licensee board-ordered terms and conditions and reports of non-compliance.
• You will perform other functions as assigned including records retention, board meeting preparation, fiscal and procurement activities, and other functions to support all aspects of applicable statutory and regulatory responsibilities.

Examples of duties

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma and relevant program experience.
• MANDATORY: Must be able to successfully complete a fingerprint-based background check and be vetted by SLED Criminal Justice Information Services.

Preferred Qualifications

• A high school diploma and four (4) years of experience that is directly related to the area of employment and/or prior supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of principles and practice of office management and general administrative functions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion when interpreting and applying policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow complex instructions.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of office equipment, computers, Microsoft, and other software and database programs.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, policies and organizational functions.
• Ability to process meeting notes and minutes.

Other Requirements

• Position works in an office environment with extended periods of sitting and standing.
• Daily records filing and use of computers and telephones.
• Occasional overnight travel and work outside of normal Agency business hours (evenings and weekends).
• May be required to lift, carry, move and/or position objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to bend and squat in upper and lower file drawers.

Supplemental information

Benefits Offered

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions 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