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State of South Dakota · 2 hours ago

Program Assistant I (Temporary)

Pierre, SD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20.89/hr - $20.89/hr

The State of South Dakota is seeking a Program Assistant I for the Department of Social Services. The role involves conducting Central Registry checks for Child Protection Services and processing fingerprint cards for applicants in foster care and related services.

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Responsibilities

Conduct in state Central Registry checks for Child Protection Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation, Child Care Services, Self Requests and requests from other states

Conduct out of state Central Registry checks for Child Protection Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation and Child Care Services on applicants who have lived outside of South Dakota in the past five years

Complete the Adam Walsh Fingerprint process for all applicants of foster care, kinship and employees with Group and Residential Facilities in the state

This entails processing DCI and FBI fingerprint cards, review results and determine eligibility of the applicant

Qualification

Public administration principlesPersonnel managementStateFederal lawsAdministrative processesIndependent judgmentObjective interpretationEffective communication

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration

Knowledge of supervision and other personnel management processes

Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations

Knowledge of general methods and processes in areas such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and other administrative activities pertinent to government operations

Knowledge of computer systems and applications

Knowledge of distribution methodologies

Ability to exercise independent judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions

Ability to communicate information concisely and efficiently

Ability to interpret objectives and develop practical applications

Company

State of South Dakota

Governor Larry Rhoden’s goal is to create a culture in state government centered around servant leadership, civility, openness, and responsiveness.

Founded in 1889

Pierre, South Dakota, USA

10001+ employees

https://doh.sd.gov/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Pat Snow

Chief Technology Officer

Jason Simmons

Chief Financial Officer - Department of Social Services

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