Administrative Assistant – Foster Care

outh Carolina United Methodist Conference; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina United Methodist Conference seeks an administrative assistant for the Foster Care department in Columbia, SC. The role includes coordinating background checks, tracking foster parent training, managing Medicaid billing for RBHS services, filing, and assisting with department events.

The position requires strong Microsoft Word/Excel skills and a sensitivity to confidential information, with at least two years of administrative experience or an education/experience mix, and

Qualifications

• Two years administrative experience or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Computer experience and/or training in Microsoft and Excel.
• Has a belief system and engages in faith practices that are compatible with those of the United Methodist Church.

Responsibilities

• Perform various administrative duties for the Foster Care department.
• Send and track all criminal background checks.
• Track and record Foster Parent Training and Medicaid billing for RBHS Services.
• Assist with Foster Care events and department setup.
• Maintain filing and coordinate supplies for the department.

Skills

Customer service

Confidentiality

Background checks coordination

Education

Two years administrative experience

Education/experience mix

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Database reports

Internet/Email usage

Job description

LOCATION(S):

Columbia, South Carolina

JOB SUMMARY.

The administrative assistant will perform various administrative duties as needed for the Foster Care department including –sending and tracking all criminal background checks, tracking and recording Foster Parent Training, weekly population reports, tracking Medicaid billing for RBHS Services, filing paperwork timely, running and maintaining all background checks for perspective Foster Parents, assisting with all Foster Care special events, working with set-up, ordering food and snacks, gathering all supplies that are needed, as well as other duties as assigned to assist the department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years administrative experience or an equivalent mix of education and experience. Computer experience and/or training in Microsoft and Excel. Has a belief system and engages in faith practices that are compatible with those of the United Methodist Church.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Demonstrates practical application and experience with technology such as database functions/reports, Microsoft Word and Excel, internet/email usage, etc. Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner. Exhibits strong customer services. Must be able to pass standard background checking, including: drug screen, employment physical, SLED, DSS Central Registry, and Sex Offenders Registry.