Administrative Coordinator I (Lexington MHC)

Administrative Coordinator I

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 Coordinator I who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Lexington County Community Mental Health Center, 301 Palmetto Park Blvd, Lexington, SC 29072. As the Administrative Coordinator I, working under general supervision, you will plan, direct, and organize the complex administrative activities of the Executive Office of the Community Mental Health Center.

Responsibilities for the Administrative Coordinator I :

• Serve as assistant to the Executive Director and as liaison between the Center and the Board of Directors; composes / disseminates correspondence to the board. Functions as the primary designee of the Executive Director for organizing and managing official business, correspondence, and appointments. Receives information and assembles reports and documents for the Board of Directors and Executive Director. Help to coordinate special meeting and public relations events.
• Ensure that all employees have a current EPMS planning stages. Send out reminders to supervisors when reviews are due and follows up if review is not received in a timely manner. Prepare and submit all EPMS's to HR Processing.
• Provide back up for HR Manager with all payroll functions. Assist HR Manager in Job Posting, screening applicants, and complete close out for the Center.
• Assist in scheduling trainings and entering data into SCEIS related to training attendance. Assist with onboarding new hires and coordinating orientation schedules.
• Assist with insurance credentialing to ensure that staff can bill appropriately to private insurance.
• Keep updated on the mandatory required training for OMH and Lexington. Comply with all local, state, federal laws and corporate compliance.

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Preferred Qualifications :

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Post hire, employees must have :

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 :

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.

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. 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. 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. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.