Child Advocacy Program Coordinator

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Edgefield (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Retirement program and SCRS

Job summary

SC Department of Children's Advocacy seeks a Program Coordinator I to support casework, court preparation, and attendance in cases without a volunteer Guardian ad Litem. The role requires advocacy for abused/neglected children and collaboration with DSS and Family Court to protect their best interests.

The ideal candidate will coordinate training, monitor caseloads, maintain records, and complete tasks as assigned by the supervisor, including occasional travel and flexible hours in a field

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; approved equivalence by DS HR possible.
• Bachelor's degree preferred for advanced responsibilities.
• Experience in advocacy or child services is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform casework, court preparation and court attendance for cases without a volunteer Guardian ad Litem.
• Advocate for abuse/neglect victims to ensure best interests of children.
• Coordinate volunteer training and recruitment as caseload changes.
• Maintain current knowledge of child-specific and hearing-related information.
• Input monthly monitoring reports into the database and maintain case files.
• Establish relationships with DSS, Family Court and other child-serving agencies.
• Complete special assignments or tasks as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Volunteer supervision

Data entry and computer literacy

Case management

Multitasking and organization

Interagency collaboration

Judgment and discretion with sensitive

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Database entry systems

Job description

SC Department of Children's Advocacy seeks a Program Coordinator I to support casework, court preparation, and attendance in cases without a volunteer Guardian ad Litem. The role requires advocacy for abused/neglected children and collaboration with DSS and Family Court to protect their best interests.

The ideal candidate will coordinate training, monitor caseloads, maintain records, and complete tasks as assigned by the supervisor, including occasional travel and flexible hours in a field