<p>Job Responsibilities</p> <p>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!</p> <p>Job Duties:</p> <ul> <li>The Administrative Assistant provides complex and confidential support to the Child Welfare Training Director and Staff Development and Training Division (SD&T). Performs general office management duties, develops reports, inputs data into the agencies Learning Management System, and assists with special projects (e.g, conference registration, etc.). </li><li>Performs and manages general office management process for Child Welfare training, assisting with similar duties for the Staff Development & Training division, including but not limited to: managing trainers calendars and reserving training rooms/locations; managing travel processes and related items including expenses and reimbursements; maintaining and ordering supplies; assisting other administrative staff with managing division equipment (e.g., copiers, etc.) and securing repairs as needed; managing general typing, digital filing, and archiving training courses/cohorts and all accompanying materials professionally, efficiently - all done with confidentiality. </li><li>Assists Child Welfare Training Director and SD&T management with research, planning, and implementation of coordinated special projects. Assist SD&T Division management with monitoring Training contracts with external partners who provide training for the agency. Assist in developing detailed program reports, formulating and administering administrative policies and procedures; and providing input and/or training in administrative management practices and procedures resulting in work flow efficiencies. </li><li>Ensures that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, assessed, gathered, shared and disposed. Protects the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment, and data. </li><li>Perform and handle all other related duties and special projects as requested. </li></ul> <p>Minimum and Additional Requirements</p> <p>A High School Diploma and relevant experience in business management, public administration, or administrative services, or a Bachelor's Degree may be substituted for the required work experience.</p> <p>Additional Comments</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Must have valid driver's license; be able to lift at least 35 pounds. Must have good insight and initiative in responding to changing conditions.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:</p> <ul> <li>Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children </li><li>15 days annual (vacation) leave per year </li><li>15 days sick leave per year </li><li>13 paid holidays </li><li>Paid Parental Leave </li><li>State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs </li></ul> <p>DIVISION: Agency Administration / Richland County</p>