Program Coordinator ; Boards of Counselors, Psychology, Social Work, Genetic Counselors

Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency’s mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live.

• You will provide supervision, direction, and assistance to the administrative functions and operations of the Counselors, Psychology, Social Work and Genetic Counselors Boards.
• You will interpret licensing statutes and regulations to licensees, applicants, and the public and receive and respond to inquiries (walk-ins, telephone, email, mail, and fax) for assistance related to the program areas.
• You will train, supervise and lead staff who conduct daily operations for the Boards.
• You will weekly review the Boards’ websites and update changes and ensuring updates to the National Practitioner Database.
• You will work with other internal divisions and offices to monitor and enforce all licensee board-ordered terms and conditions and reports of non-compliance.
• You will perform other functions as assigned including records retention, board meeting preparation, fiscal and procurement activities, and other functions to support all aspects of applicable statutory and regulatory responsibilities.

• A high school diploma and relevant program experience.

• MANDATORY:
  Must be able to successfully complete a fingerprint-based background check and be vetted by SLED Criminal Justice Information Services.

• A high school diploma and four (4) years of experience that is directly related to the area of employment and/or prior supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of principles and practice of office management and general administrative functions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion when interpreting and applying policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow complex instructions.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of office equipment, computers, Microsoft, and other software and database programs.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, policies and organizational functions.
• Ability to process meeting notes and minutes.

• Position works in an office environment with extended periods of sitting and standing.
• Daily records filing and use of computers and telephones.
• Occasional overnight travel and work outside of normal Agency business hours (evenings and weekends).
• May be required to lift, carry, move and/or position objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to bend and squat in upper and lower file drawers.

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions 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