State of South Carolina - Department of Social Services

Compensation

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Job Responsibilities 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: • Coordinate with management and the DSS Office of General Counsel to ensure fair and accurate application of the disciplinary policy and guidelines. Conduct investigations and make recommendations for resolutions to employee complaints. Manage the internal agency grievance process to include interpretation and complete coordination to final agency decision. Coordinate internal mediations as requested. Maintain statistical records on all actions taken by the agency. • Partner with the DSS Office of Inspector General to review state and federal employee Background Check responses containing charges that may prohibit employment with the agency. Coordinate with the ER Director to a final decision on all charges and convictions. Generate and disseminate final decision to the hiring manager and job applicant. • Plan and conduct training on New Employee Orientation, Disciplinary policies and HR laws and regulations. • Coordinate with DSS Legal Counsel and county/division supervisors to provide the agency's response to all S.C. Human Affairs and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission charges. Oversees the HR administrative and county level collection of all information related to the charges. • Coordinate with the HR & ER Director to review and updated various HR polices for federal/state compliance. • Complete other related duties as assigned. Minimum and Additional Requirements A Bachelor's Degree and applicable experience in human resources or training. Additional Comments 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: Human Resources / Richland County