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State of South Carolina
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Administrative Assistant / 61012888
State of South Carolina
Department of Social Services
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$37,431 - $48,300
per year
Type
Closes
January 15, 2026More State jobs →
Job Description
Summary
This job involves managing the front office and support staff at a local social services office, ensuring smooth intake of clients, processing applications for economic aid, and handling daily administrative tasks like mail and customer service.
It's ideal for someone with experience in office supervision who enjoys helping families and vulnerable people in the community.
The role requires strong organizational skills and a commitment to professional, courteous service.
Key Requirements
- High School Diploma and four years of responsible clerical or administrative experience (Bachelor's Degree may substitute for experience)
- Ability to supervise administrative support staff, including performance evaluations and addressing conduct issues
- Experience ensuring accurate processing of applications using tools like SCCHIP
- Skills in organizing policies, procedures, and work assignments to provide quality customer service
- Proficiency in training staff, scheduling coverage, and handling customer complaints
- Valid driver's license and access to a motor vehicle for fieldwork
- Willingness to participate in emergency duties, such as Red Cross training or shelter services
Full Job Description
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:
Job Duties:
- The Administrative Assistant is responsible for the administrative functioning of the intake area of the local County DSS office to include supervising the Clerical staff responsible for answering the telephones, greeting and serving customers, and performing duties related to the Economic Services program.
- Supervises administrative support staff in the Intake, Referral and Reception areas and Mailroom; completes performance evaluations of staff and addresses performance and conduct issues through agency's Progressive Discipline process.
- Ensures that staff maintains a professional and courteous manner while serving clients; general public and other staff members.
- Ensures all applications are thoroughly researches and staff use SCCHIP for processing online and paper applications; ensures mail is processed timely; FA mailboxes are checked several times daily and mail is routed appropriately.
- Assigns work, advises staff and upper management when changes in procedure are necessary to ensure that qualify service is provided to customers. Addresses complaints of walk-in customers and those via phone.
- Organizes and implements policies and procedures within the work area; works with county Advocate to address concerns/complaints.
- Reviews work of subordinates for accuracy through spot checks; direct observations of employees' work, and through customer complaints.
- Provides and/or assures that new staff are trained in policies and procedures; cross trains employees.
- Schedules coverage of front receptionist area, schedules lunch hours and leave to assure adequate coverage of area.
- Participates in Red Cross training and shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty/services as directed; performs related duties as required.
- Performs job delivery and/or performance with positive or appropriate customer service delivery to clients, the public and co-workers as integral requirement.
Requirements
A High School Diploma and four (4) years of responsible clerical or administrative experience.A Bachelor's Degree may be substituted for the related work experience.
Additional Information
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.
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
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