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Temporary Administrative Assistant - Upstate Community Psychology

State of South Carolina

Department of Juvenile Justice

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

From $17.50

per hour

Closes

February 6, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This temporary job involves providing administrative support to a team of community psychologists in South Carolina's juvenile justice department, focusing on organizing schedules, handling confidential youth records, and managing office correspondence in the Greenville area.

It suits someone organized and detail-oriented who enjoys helping youth rehabilitation efforts and has experience in office work.

A good fit would be a reliable team player comfortable with sensitive information and basic computer tasks.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma with related work experience (bachelor's degree may substitute for experience)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Office Suite programs
  • Knowledge of agency policies, procedures, and government fiscal/personnel practices
  • Ability to handle HIPAA-protected information through filing and scanning
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written, and ability to build effective relationships
  • Capacity to coordinate administrative tasks independently and make quality decisions
  • Physical ability to lift 25 lbs., walk, travel between offices, and work varied hours around at-risk youth

Full Job Description

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If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).

MISSION:
It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.

JOB PURPOSE:

This position serves as the Administrative Assistant to the Community Psychology staff in the Upstate Region, based in the Greenville office. Responsible for management and organization of clinical schedules, administrative assistance with youth and attorney/PO contacts, filing and scanning of HIPAA protected information, and other administrative tasks as assigned for aspects of Community Psychology.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans, organizes, develops, and implements all administrative and clerical procedures necessary for the operation of the office of Upstate Community Psychology.

Receives all incoming correspondence for the Treatment and Support Services Community Psychology office in Greenville.

Creates and maintains databases and/or files necessary for the Treatment and Support Services Community Psychology office in Greenville.

Accepts assignments for non-routine projects as requested by supervisor and/or community psychologists.

Completes other related job duties as assigned.

Requirements

STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the related work experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:


Knowledge of agency policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and program services.

Knowledge of federal and state las, policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to the specific administrative/management function.

Knowledge of government fiscal and personnel procedures, practices, and policies.

Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.

Ability to coordinate diverse administrative/management functions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Must be proficient in Word and other Office Suite computer programs.

Responsible for the coordination of administrative activities.

Consistently makes quality job-related decisions compatible with agency policies and procedures.

Starts assignments without prompting and independently contributes ideas and projects.

Sees and acts on new opportunities.

Thinks and acts independently and promptly undertakes problems.

Must be able to walk, lift 25 lbs.; communicate both orally and written; be able to work varied hours; be able to work around at-risk youth; and be able to travel between offices.

This position performs job duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice. Training applicable to these duties will be provided.

Qualifications

PREFERRED AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:


A high school graduate and clerical experience.

Additional Information

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) Health, dental, and life insurance15 days annual (vacation) leave per year15 days of sick leave per year13 paid holidaysState retirement plans and deferred compensation programsDiscount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSaveApplications are incomplete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions, education, and work history.

Incomplete applications are not referred to hiring managers. Applications are accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date.

You will be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree.

A background investigation will be conducted that may include but is not limited to, criminal records, driver's license, and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment.

Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required. Please provide an explanation for any gaps in employment.

A resume may be attached to your application but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/23/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/24/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5210526