Repost Administrative Specialist II / 61084200

Job Responsibilities

Special Notice: This is a REPOST -- Previous applicants need not re-apply for this position.

Do you have a passion to provide meaningful contributions to your community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of South Carolina's children, families, and vulnerable adults? If so, the SC Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you!

Job duties:

• The Administrative Specialist II for the Kershaw County office performs a variety of administrative support services for the county's economic service division. Exercises judgment and discretion in various duties performed by the agency.

• Provides all administrative support to the county economic services division. Performs job delivery and/or performance with positive or appropriate customer service delivery to clients, the public, and co-workers as an integral requirement. Represents the agency in a positive manner by placing customer service as an integral job priority through the completion of job duties and/or service.

• Screens and registers applications for interview with Economic Service Unit. Researches computer system; documents findings.
  
  Sets up new cases. Documents are reviewed for completeness. Employee accurately researches computer. Updates CHIP computer system.

• Receives clients and guests seeking assistance for SNAP, Family Independence and other agency programs. Makes referrals for community resources.
  
  Scans paperwork into SCOSA that is left at the front desk for SNAP/TANF workers. Maintains log at front desk. Individuals are greeted and received in a courteous and professional manner.
  
  Information is provided upon request. Information is accurately and neatly recorded on log.

• Conscientiously provides assistance with special projects and all administrative duties during staff absences. Maintain and keep current your work time, annual leave and sick leave on SCEIS.

• Performs Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty and services as directed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Agency Requirements

A High School Diploma and two (2) years of experience in clerical, administrative, social work, correctional, business administration or general business.

An Associate or Bachelor's Degree may substitute for part or all work experience.

Selected positions may require the ability to type at a corrected rate of 35 words a minute.

Additional Comments

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 have a valid driver's license. Ability to organize and maintain a caseload.

Ability to exercise discretion in interpreting and applying established objectives. Ability to established and maintain effective working relationships with officials, other state agencies and the public. Ability to communicate effectively.

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: Administration / Kershaw County