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.
Special Notice: This is a REPOST -- Previous applicants need not re-apply for this position.
Job Duties:

• The Administrative Specialist II provides services to remedy abuse, neglect, exploitations or self-neglect of adults or children unable to protect themselves. Case Manager Assistants will assist Case Worker I's with providing case management services in the area of assessment, family preservation, and foster care.

• Works collaboratively with child welfare staff in performing administrative tasks to support families and other professional/agency partners; task can include, facilitating referrals, written correspondence, records request, maintaining case records, family searches and transportation for visitation.

• Collaborates with supervisors, case manager staff to transport children to and from visitation, placement, medical appointments, court hearings, and document work activity.

• Assists with the transportation of children.

• Provides or arranges transportation to resources in the community as a part of social service aide plan.

• Assists with children in office and family visitations.

• Assists with the completion of Foster Care Review Board packets, IV-E packets, Home Studies, ICPC packets and other administrative tasks.

• Performs child welfare administrative services in accordance with DSS Policy, Agency Mission and GPS Practice Model.

• Maintains an active routine of self-care and pursues support when necessary to minimize the threat of secondary trauma to physical and mental health. Authentically engages families and other professionals with empathy and respect.

• Other related duties, as assigned.

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

Skills Required