Administrative Specialist II / 61057842

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:

The Administrative Specialist II has the role within the Placement Services Transportation of scheduling Transportation for all foster care youth, both therapeutic and non-therapeutic for Upstate, Midlands, Low Country, and Pee Dee regions.

Works collaboratively with other divisions within DSS related to Transportation (Office of Child Health and Well-Being, County Operations, Finance).

Maintains professional interaction with providers, vendors and families. The candidate can be based in any county.

Receives information from State Transportation Coordinator regarding a scheduling need for therapeutic and non-therapeutic transportation.

Contacts transportation providers in a timely manner to secure transport. Provides details of secured transportation via email to referring county and contract staff.

Communicates as appropriate with transportation provider, contract staff and county office following notification of secured transport if there are any changes or updates to the details of the transport need.

Maintains tracking system of all scheduled transports and scheduling attempts.

• Maintains an accurate and detailed tracking system of all scheduled transports and scheduling attempts. Monitors how many transports each child is allowed per month.

• Works on a rotational basis, but sometimes assigned a region to ensure adequate coverage for vacations, meetings, etc.

• Adapts to changes in the workplace involving the Computer Systems utilized such as Excel, SharePoint and other systems used on a daily basis.

• Ensures that Personal Identifying Information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared and disposed. Protects the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data.

• Performs emergency disaster management services to include American Red Cross sheltering and Disaster Snap duties.

Requirements

A High School Diploma. Related clerical experience may be substituted for a High School Diploma.

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

DIVISION: Human Services / Statewide County