Adoptions Administrative Coordinator / 61015539

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 Adoptions Administrative Coordinator assists with the state level adoption programs that support the Agency's statewide adoption program.

• Receives and processes all renegotiation requests regarding adoption and guardianship monthly assistance payments.

• Reviews and assists in correcting financial errors in association of  the adoption assistance payments, this can include issuance of 1x payments or recouping overpayments.

• Receives, reviews, and sends all Interstate Compact for Adoption Medical Assistance (ICAMA) documents to SC Medicaid for processing.

• Serves as the liaison to SC Medicaid for families who have Adoption or Guardianship Assistance Medicaid and need updates or other assistance.

• Provides support to adoptive parents related to subsidy to include updating addresses, payment methods, verification letters, and other adoption issues as needed.

• Manages the main phone line and shared email boxes.

• Assists in maintaining all databases used by State Office Adoptions, ie CAPSS, OnBase, financial spreadsheets, Medicaid tracking, etc.

• Assists with post-legal requests.

• Assists in compiling data for internal and external reports as requested by Program Manager.

• Ensures personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared and disposed. Protects the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment, and data.

• Performs Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duties/services as directed.

• Other job duties as assigned. 

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: CWS - Adoptions / Richland County 

Salary : $39,300 - $53,100