County Director - GAL Region 2 Georgetown - 61069926 INTERNAL

State of South Carolina; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

SC Department of Children's Advocacy is seeking a Program Coordinator II to manage a county office under statute and guidelines. You will supervise volunteers, coordinate GAL training, and ensure compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality policies.

The role requires leadership, coordination with DSS and stakeholders, and the ability to handle sensitive information while following state laws and program standards.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience, or equivalent by DSHR.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate volunteers.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the county office operations per statutes and program policies.
• Coordinate GAL volunteer training; 12 hours of continuing education annually.
• Manage case assignments, data entry, and timely documentation.
• Perform direct child advocacy as GAL when needed due to volunteer shortages.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The SC Department of Children's Advocacy is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.

Responsibilities Of The County Director

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

The Program Coordinator II (PCII) is responsible for the daily operation and management of a county office, under statute and program guidelines. The PCII is responsible to supervise, train, and retain an adequate number of volunteers to assign all cases to a volunteer in a timely manner. The PCII oversees the delivery of child advocacy services by the volunteers. As the PCII, performs direct child advocacy as the court appointed Guardian ad Litem when there is an inadequate pool of volunteers to serve in this capacity.

Employee must be able to work under limited supervision and exercise discretion concerning confidential information: ability to follow directions and leadership of Regional Staff and State Office Staff; responsible for following the South Carolina statutes applicable to the Guardian ad Litem Program and the Best Practices established for the SCGAL Program.

• The PCII will oversee the operations of their county office to ensure adherence to state and local statutes as well as program policies and procedures. This includes case management, investigations, attendance at court, FCRB hearings, Child and Family Team Meetings, and other case-related meetings, and documentation according to National CASA standards. Serve as a liaison between volunteers, DSS, and stakeholders as needed.
• Coordinate training for GAL volunteers according to program guidelines. GAL volunteers will receive 12 hours of continuing education yearly.
• Ensure that office processes are followed related to case assignments. data entry and tlmely documentation per GAUDCA standards. Cases will be audited per GAL standards. Ensure staff maintain confidenbality related to HIPAA guidelines.
• Perform dtrect child advocacy as the court appointed Guardian ad lltem when there Is an inadequate pool ol volunteers to servce in this capacity.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered with an approved equivalence by the Division of State Human Resources (DSHR).

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to the area of employment.
• Ability to exercise judgment and exercise discretion concerning confidential information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with partner agencies.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize scheduling required.
• Ability to train and supervise volunteers.

Additional Comments

The SC Department of Children's Advocacy 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.

Benefits

The SC Department of Children's Advocacy offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices*
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
  • Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

Benefits For State 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.

Insurance Benefits

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.

Retirement Benefits

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.

Workplace Benefits

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.