Data Validation Specialist – 61128927

Job Responsibilities The mission of the SC Commission for the Blind (SCCB), established in 1966, is to provide quality individualized vocational rehabilitation services, independent living services, and prevention-of-blindness services to South Carolinians who are blind or low vision leading to competitive employment and social and economic independence. Our goal is to become a national model vocational rehabilitation agency for people who are blind and visually impaired, demonstrating quality services, accountability, innovation, effectiveness and efficiency.

Do you want a career doing meaningful work that has a positive impact on people’s lives? Have you thought about a career in state government but weren’t sure how or where to begin? The SCCB is looking for hard working passionate individuals such as you! Every SCCB employee is important and a career with the SCCB will give you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally as you play a crucial role in the delivery of services to South Carolinians with visual impairments.

Duties The SCCB is currently recruiting for a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Data Validation Specialist. The Data Validation Specialist ensures the accuracy and integrity of agency data used in state and federal reports. This role conducts case-by-case data validation activities and serves as the primary trainer for the agency’s case management system, ensuring staff enter data accurately and use the system effectively. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Conduct case-by-case data validation for federal reports, ensuring compliance with federal reporting and source documentation requirements.
• Cross-reference source documentation (e.g., case notes, forms, service records) to confirm accuracy of reported data elements.
• Serve as the primary trainer for the case management system, developing and delivering training for new hires and ongoing staff refreshers to ensure staff understand how to enter data accurately for reporting and conduct their daily job functions.
• Identify and analyze data trends and anomalies.
• Assist the Planning and Reporting Director with developing and maintaining written memos and materials for staff.
• Assist the Planning and Reporting Director with identifying best practices for data entry and validation to comply with reporting requirements.
• Assist the Planning and Reporting Director with data collection for and preparation of state and federal reports.
• Research, analyze, and interpret federal regulations related to reporting.
• Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance, Consumer Services, and the Case Management System Team through regular check in meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

In-state Travel Is Required. Minimum and Additional Requirements State: A high school diploma and professional experience involving research, data management and record-keeping activities. A bachelor’s degree with mathematics and/or statistics courses may be substituted for the required work experience.

Agency: Associate’s degree in business, public administration, data analytics, or a related field required; Two or more years of relevant work experience may substitute for a degree. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (i.e., filters, functions, pivot tables, etc.) and strong attention to detail are required.

Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred. Knowledge of federal reporting requirements and vocational rehabilitation is preferred but is not required.

Additional Comments The SCCB 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. The SCCB offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children,
• 15 days of annual (vacation) leave per year*,
• 15 days of sick leave per year,
• 13 paid holidays,
• Paid Parental Leave,
• Relocation reimbursement**,
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs, and
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Employees holding FTE status earn additional annual leave the longer they remain employed with the state.
• Eligible new hires from out-of-state may receive up to $5,000 in reimbursements for certain expenses, pursuant to Section 8-11-135 of the South Carolina Code of Laws.

A copy of your transcript may be uploaded as an attachment to the application. Upon hiring, candidates must submit official college transcript(s) or diploma(s) for degree(s) obtained. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.