Administrative Coordinator I

Job Responsibilities 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 CWS Case Administrative Coordinator I, supports the collection and organization of essential information and prepares concise summaries for inclusion in background reports. This position also is responsible for producing comprehensive accurate, and detailed background summaries and maintaining ongoing communication with staff to obtain information needed for report development by promoting adherence to DSS policies and procedures, agency mission, and the GPS Practice Model. Participates as an active member of a professional team to plan and staff cases for clients with an adoption plan. Requests and collects essential documentation—including medical, psychological, educational, dental, and vision records—and conducts CAPSS reviews to support the development of comprehensive background summaries. Prepares thorough, accurate, and timely background summaries in accordance with deadlines established by the Permanency Team Lead. Develops and maintains a standardized background summary template/outline for Midlands Permanency, making necessary updates as directed by Permanency Leadership. Provides training to case managers on a unified format and standardized process for completing background summaries. Conducts preliminary reviews of background summaries drafted by case managers to ensure clarity, accuracy, professionalism, and grammatical correctness prior to supervisory review. Develops and implements questionnaires for foster parents, caregivers, and families to complete for the purpose of gathering essential information for background summaries. Creates and maintains a guide for case managers to use when completing six-month updates to background summaries and provides assistance with updates as needed. Assists with Permanency team with transporting and providing supervision for children in foster care as needed. Assists case managers with completing background checks (SLED, FBI, CPS, and Sex Offender Registry) and provides clerical support such as filing paperwork, completing file checklists, and preparing Blue Books, as needed. Assists with completing ICPC home studies, as needed. Performs Red Cross Shelter Duty or other emergency shelter services as assigned. Performs additional related duties as assigned to support permanency and adoption processes. Minimum And Additional Requirements Associate Degree and four (4) years of experience in business management, public administration or administrative services. Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of experience in business management, public administration or administrative services. Master's Degree or higher may be substituted for the required work experience. 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 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. Benefits Package 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: Adoptions / Richland 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 the official application. Any misrepresentation will result in disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. If there are periods of time when you were not employed, you must also list those periods on your employment application. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. The employment application may be considered incomplete and may not be 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 position(s) and in the event I am offered a position with the SC Department of Social Services, I will be required to provide a certified official transcript within two (2) weeks of employment. Yes No 04 If you selected "Yes" that you are a veteran in the Agency-Wide Questions, are you able to provide a Member 4, Service 2-Copy, or NGB22 DD-214? Yes No 05 Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? 06 How did you hear about this job opportunity? HR Recruiter DSS Employee DSS Internship Careers Website Indeed LinkedIn SCWORKS College/University Job Portal Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) Radio/TV/Billboard Other 07 If you selected "Other" or "DSS Employee" in the previous question, please list the source below. 08 Have you completed an internship with the SC Department of Social Services? Yes No 09 Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education? High School Diploma or GED Associate Degree Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctorate None of the above 10 Please provide your major(s). 11 How many years of professional experience do you have in Human Services or Social Services programs? None Less than 2 years 2 years- Less than 4 years 4 years or more Required Question #J-18808-Ljbffr