Salary: $26,385.00 - $48,826.00 Annually
Location : Charleston County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 162128
Agency: Department of Social Services
Division: County Office-Charleston
Opening Date: 06/03/2024
Closing Date: 6/9/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code:: AA50
Position Number:: 61012315
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 3
Hiring Range - Min.: $30,500.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $30,500.00
Opening Date: 02/27/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from DSS Human Resources will be made through electronic mail, unless otherwise indicated.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Special Notice: This is a REPOSTPrevious 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 performs a variety of advanced clerical and typing duties. Exercises judgment and discretion in various duties performed for the agency.

• Receives clients applying for TANF and SNAP benefits, explains services and registers applications, assigns caseworkers and scan registered applications in SCOSA.

• Serves as switchboard operator of the agency by receiving calls, transferring calls to the desired extensions and assembling folders for intake cases.

• Greets customers at the reception desk, discerns customers' needs and routes them to designated program/caseworker either directly or via tracking sheet through client registration. Copies documents for clients and scans into the SCOSA system to appropriate caseworker.

• Performs clerical support for Economic Services and Family Services to include: application packets, appointment letters, transfer in and out cases, prepares alert changes, processes MR's and scans into SCOSA, completes time studies, issues bus tickets, researches via computer County Government records for child support, real property and vehicle information.

• Receives, opens, stamps and distributes all drop box and incoming mail to appropriate individuals or folders in SCOSA, and prepares outgoing and courier mail daily.

• Orders supplies weekly for the clerical unit, submits faxes, replenish copiers and network printers with toner, paper and envelopes. Responds to quality control requests, assists the supervisor as needed and performs other related duties as required.

• Responsible for filing incoming case files on file shelves, pulling outgoing files as requested, maintain separation of case files by program and purging closed case files as required for destruction and archives.

• 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 clerical 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 and access to motor vehicle. Ability to enter information into computer. Must have a high tolerance for noise or irate clients. Must be able to travel to attend regional and/or state meetings and training.
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 Program

DIVISION: Economic Services / Charleston County
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01

Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any job? If (Yes), please explain.
02

I understand that supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. If you have any periods of time when you were not employed, you must also list those periods on your employment application. A resume cannot be substituted for completing work history and education sections of the employment application. Employment application will be considered incomplete and not forwarded. I have read and acknowledge the above.

• Yes
• No

03

I understand that by completion and submission of this application, that if I possess educational credentials that qualify me for the available DSS positions, I will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if selected for the position.

• Yes
• No

04

I understand that it is my responsibility to provide a certified official college transcript within two (2) weeks of employment in the event I am offered a position with the Department of Social Services.

• Yes
• No

05

If you selected "Yes" that you are a Veteran, are you able to provide a Member 4, Service 2-Copy, or NGB22 DD-214?

• Yes
• No

06

Please indicate your level of education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

07

Please provide the date of completion.
08

Do you have two (2) years of clerical experience?

• Yes
• No

09

Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If (Yes), please provide state agency.
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How did you hear about this job?

• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• State Career Website
• DSS HR Recruiter or Employee
• Radio/TV/Billboard Advertisement
• Friend
• Other

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