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Job Responsibilities Do you have a passion to provide meaningful contributions to your community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of South Carolina's children, families, and vulnerable adults? If so, the SC Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you! Job Duties: * The Transportation Scheduler has the role within the Placement Services -Transportation unit of scheduling Transportation for all foster care youth, both therapeutic and non-therapeutic for their assigned region. Works collaboratively with other divisions within DSS related to Transportation (Office of Child Health and Well-Being, County Operations, Finance). Maintains professional interaction with providers, vendors and families. * Monitors the Regional Transportation Inbox for requests regarding a scheduling need for therapeutic and non-therapeutic transportation. Contacts transportation providers in a timely manner to secure transport. Provides details of secured transportation via email to referring county and contract staff. Communicates as appropriate with transportation provider, contract staff and county office following notification of secured transport if there are any changes or updates to the details of the transport need. Maintains tracking system of all scheduled transports and scheduling attempts. * Will work closely with the Contract Assistant to research invoices for accuracy when there is a concern or discrepancy. * Maintains an accurate and detailed tracking system of all scheduled transports and scheduling attempts. Monitors how many transports each child is allowed per month. * Will serve as back up to the other Regional Transportation Schedulers as needed. * Assists with other administrative duties within the Placement Services Division as requested. * Performs Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty and services as directed. * Performs other related duties as required. Minimum and Additional Requirements Agency Requirements A High School Diploma and three (3) years of clerical experience, or an Associate degree and one (1) year of clerical experience. A Bachelor's Degree may be substituted for all or part of the work requirements. Preferred Qualifications Selected positions may require the ability to type at a corrected rate of 35 words a minute. 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 have a valid driver's license, with access to a personal vehicle, and be able and willing to drive and transport children and adults. Must be able to lift children and to interact with adults and children in a positive and supportive demeanor. Must have the ability to cope with stressful work and life-threatening situations. 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 Program DIVISION: Economic Services / Greeneville County