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 Assistant performs research on the Central Registry of Child Abuse and Neglect requests. Develops and provides responses to statewide and national inquiry requests of the Central Registry of Child Abuse and Neglect, and exercises judgment and confidentiality in the application of established unit practices and procedures. * Processes statewide and national requests for Central Registry of Child Abuse and Neglect background screenings for adoptions, foster parents, GAL (Guardian At Litem), group and residential homes, child placing agencies, and DSS Human Resource Management as mandated by state statue. Also, conducts statewide and national background screenings for churches, schools, other state agencies, youth groups, clubs, and health care providers upon receipt of a signed authorized release. * Serves as liaisons for internal and external providers. Performs research to answer providers inquiries as it relates to the provider portal and Central Registry of Child Abuse and Neglect background screenings. * Reviews & analyzes investigation case files to determine if applicant has an indicated case on the Ste's Database of Child Abuse and Neglect or In the Central Registry of Child Abuse and Neglect. * Enters names into CAPSS System upon receipt of DSS Form 30165 from Clerks of Court Offices. Maintains a tracking log of phone calls and emails received and responded to and provides copies to supervisor on a weekly basis. Conducts daily peer review on 10% of work processed by peer. * Performs job with positive and appropriate customer service delivery to providers, the public, and co-workers as an integral requirement of the unit. * Perform Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty/services as directed. Minimum and Additional Requirements A High School diploma and Related clerical experience may be substituted for a high school diploma. 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. Ability to enter information into the computer; demonstrate some tolerance for noise, occasional foot traffic in the vicinity, and compact working conditions. Pick up and drop off mail short distance once a day in state vehicle after required drivers training is completed. 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 Program Division: Office of Inspector General / Richland County
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Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees