State of South Carolina · 1 day ago
Program Assistant - 61159986 - Horry - INTERNAL
Horry County, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe State of South Carolina is seeking a hardworking and dependable Program Assistant for the Department of Children's Advocacy. This role is responsible for daily office functions, clerical duties, and supporting volunteer coordination and case management under program guidelines.
Government
Responsibilities
Functions as support staff to include all administrative duties required to maintain the efficient and productive operation of the county office under the supervision and support of the Program Coordinator II
Assist with maintaining accurate child and case specific information in the database and case file
Coordinates the receipt of monthly monitoring reports (MMR) and inputs data into the database while maintaining a tracking system of monthly monitoring reports received
Assists with uploading court documents, monthly monitoring reports and other case documents to the corresponding case file in the case management system
Provides assistance with the maintenance of case files
Performs administrative functions for the county office that promote effective and efficient achievement of program goals and objectives
Maintains confidentiality related to HIPAA guidelines
Performs direct child advocacy as the court appointed Guardian ad Litem when it has been determined that there is an inadequate pool of volunteers to serve in this capacity
Assist with the coordination of continuing education trainings and volunteer appreciation events; assist with the recruitment of new volunteers
Handles special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent plus two (2) years administrative experience, or an associate's degree plus one (1) year of administrative experience
A bachelor's degree or higher with related training may be substituted for experience
Must have valid driver's license
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work under limited supervision and exercise discretion concerning confidential information
Ability to follow directions and leadership of Program Coordinator II, Regional Director and State Office Staff
Computer literate in applications to include Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Experience with data entry
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion concerning confidential information and case management
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers, co-workers and partner agencies
Ability to perform multiple tasks, prioritize, schedule and organize
Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures
Position may require overnight travel
Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends
Position requires routine driver duties
Position requires frequent stooping and/or bending
Position requires frequent lifting: 25 lbs
Position requires non-essential declaration
Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available ( S.C. Deferred Compensation )
Retirement benefit choices
State Retirement Plan ( SCRS )
State Optional Retirement Program ( State ORP )
Company
State of South Carolina
South Carolina is a southeastern U.S. state.
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Chief Privacy Officer
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