Contract Administrator Assistant / 61015867
Job Responsibilities
The Contract Administrator Assistant performs administrative and clerical duties for ISCEDC, Special Needs, and other supportive services, processing billing of all reimbursable behavioral health services or other invoiced services. Assists the Regional Contract Administrator with daily functions as assigned, that include contract writing, RBHS authorization, and missed payments and overpayment corrections in the CAPSS systems. Assists Regional Placement Teams as assigned for data entry or other administrative support. Assists statewide Transportation Team as assigned for scheduling and/or data entry for transportation services.
Processes all incoming bills and invoices, verifying that the invoice fits the information contained in the requisitions and then sending the processed invoice to the office of Finance for payment for the vendor.
Enters Emergency Placement information in CAPSS for regular and therapeutic clients for overnight/emergency placements.
As needed and assigned by the Lead Contract Administrator, conducts contract writing, RBHS authorizations, special pay and recoupment request made by the provider, authorizes Level of Care for clients in the CAPSS system.
Reviews semi-monthly payroll reports to ensure residential providers are receiving correct payments.
As needed and assigned by the Lead Contract Administrator, completes data entry and/or other administrative support for Regional Placement Teams.
As needed and assigned by the Lead Contract Administrator, schedules and/or completes data entry for Transportation Services Team.
Ensures that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, shared, and disposed. Protects the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment, and data.
Performs other related job duties as required.
Performs Red Cross Shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty/service as directed.
Minimum And Additional Requirements
- A High School Diploma and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment.
- A Bachelor's Degree may be substituted for the related work experience.
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: Child Welfare Services / Anderson County
Benefits For State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits: Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits: State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits: State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type.
Agency-Wide Questions
- Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any job?
- Do you understand that supplemental questions are considered part of the official application? Any misrepresentation will result in disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. If there are periods of time when you were not employed, you must also list those periods on your employment application. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. The employment application may be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded.
- Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina?
- How did you hear about this job opportunity?
- If you selected "Other" or "DSS Employee" in the previous question, please list the source below.
- Have you completed an internship with the SC Department of Social Services?
- Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?
- Do you have work experience that is directly related to the area of employment?