REPOST ES Administrative Assistant Child Care Licensing / 61015472

Job Responsibilities

Special Notice: This is a REPOST – Previous applicants need not re-apply for this position. 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 ES Administrative Assistant Child Care Licensing performs a variety of secretarial and/or administrative duties; to apply written and unwritten policies to perform varying task that have significant impact on the operation of the office; to use knowledge of program and general office procedures to make independent decisions concerning processing of information and materials and establish procedures to assist supervisory personnel.
• Provides administrative support to Child Care Licensing Regional Supervisor and staff; prepares correspondence, serve as receptionist for Regional Office by receiving visitors, answering telephones and screening and directing calls to appropriate staff; answering general questions from the public regarding licensing of childcare facilities.
• Coordinates use and maintenance of State vehicles; processes accident reports.
• Coordinates orientation of new providers.
• Processes and submits invoices for payment; order supplies.
• Receives, opens, dates, stamps incoming mail and routes to appropriate staff; prepares outgoing mail; handles incoming and outgoing faxes; maintains office equipment.
• Other related duties, as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements High School Diploma.

Associate Degree or higher may be preferred for select positions.

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 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: Economic Services / Charleston County

Benefits For State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with t…