Scanning Coordinator / Administrative Specialist II (Forensics)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick/annual leave

Holidays

Parental Leave

Retirement Plan

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking an Administrative Specialist II for the Office of Mental Health at G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital in Columbia.

The role provides clerical support and ensures accurate record-keeping and communication with the public. Responsibilities include supervising clerical staff activities, handling typing, filing, stenography, coordinating workshops for residents, processing personnel transactions, and maintaining personnel records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Clerical experience may substitute for a diploma.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating activities of clerical staff.
• Provide administrative support including typing, filing, and stenography.
• Coordinate workshop activities for residents.
• Process personnel transactions and maintain records.
• Verify and record information from members of the public.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking an Administrative Specialist II,who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia SC 29203.

As the Administrative Specialist II, you will provide administrative support with a moderate level of individual and/or customer accountability.

Responsibilities for the Administrative Specialist II:

• Assist in evaluating the activities of a clerical staff.
• Provide a variety of administrative support and advanced office duties, such as typing, filing and stenography.
• Coordinate workshop activities in institutions for physically or mentally challenged residents.
• Process personnel transactions; compiles and maintains personnel records.
• Provide knowledge, verify and records information from members of the public.

• A high school diploma. Related clerical experience may be substituted for a high school diploma.

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Post hire, employee must:

• Some positions assigned to this class require a commercial driver's license.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 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)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.