Administrative Support Specialist Ii / 61016023

Salary: $30,500.00 - $37,605.00 Annually
Location : Dorchester County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 158397
Agency: Department of Social Services
Division: County Office-Dorchester
Opening Date: 11/28/2023
Closing Date: 12/4/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code:: AA50
Position Number:: 61016023
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 3
Hiring Range - Min.: $30,500.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $37,605.00
Opening Date: 11/28/2023
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
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 Support Specialist II performs a variety of advanced clerical and typing duties. Following policies and procedures, provides Administrative Support to CPS assessment, family preservation, foster care and adult protective services.

• Serve as receptionist for Human Services Annex building. Greet customers/visitors, walk-ins and answer inquiries. Maintain daily logs and disburse materials left at the desk.

• Coordinates transportation for foster children and families. Pull printouts as needed from CAPSS.

• Complete 4-E initial determination packets for children enter foster care.

• Coordinate ISCEDC staffing, confidential memos, re-volume files, assist with Social Security and Birth Certificate protocols.

• Prepare travel vouchers for volunteer drivers and staff. Complete payment vouchers.

• Set up all CPS/APS investigative folders. Set up treatment, foster care and adult protective service records.

• Coordinate FCRB mail out requirements. File and disseminate court orders.

• Attend training and all staff meetings as required.

• 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. Good organizational skills and time management skills. Must have a valid drivers license. .
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, Vison, 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:Human Services/ Dorchester 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.
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Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any job? If (Yes), please explain.
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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

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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

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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

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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

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Please indicate your level of education:

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

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Please provide the date of completion.
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Do you have two (2) years of clerical experience?

• Yes
• No

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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 Ad
• Friend
• Other

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