County Director - Hampton-Allendale 61069695 - Internal

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

SC Department of Children's Advocacy seeks a County Director to manage a county office, supervise staff and volunteers, and ensure timely case assignments with thorough documentation. You will coordinate Guardian ad Litem services and participate in court and Family Team Meetings.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree, strong leadership, and excellent communication. Travel and occasional evenings/weekends may be required; equity and confidentiality are emphasized throughout our program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and relevant program experience required; HS diploma may be considered with equivalence.
• Ability to supervise staff, train volunteers, and manage case assignments per state policies.
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle confidential information per HIPAA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily county office operations, including supervision of staff and volunteers.
• Hire, train, assess performance, and ensure timely case assignments and documentation.
• Coordinate GAL services, attend court and meetings, and liaise with DSS and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with state statutes, program policies, and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

Staff supervision

Communication

Policy knowledge

Confidentiality

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

A re 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.

ACCEPTING INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY *

Responsibilities of the County Director - Hampton-Allendale:

The Program Coordinator II (PC II) is responsible for the daily operation and management of a county office, under statute and program guidelines. PC II's hire, train and supervise (within state guidelines) PC I/AH35 and Program Assistant/AH30 staff members. The PC II is responsible to supervise, train, and retain an adequate number of volunteers to assign all cases to a volunteer in a timely manner. The PC II oversees the delivery of child advocacy services by the volunteers. As the County Coordinator, 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.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.

• Supervises staff to include preparing performance planning and evaluation documents and related personnel paperwork. Coaches, counsels and trains employees. Establishes and monitors work processes. Implements management policies and initiatives and promotes teamwork.
• 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 timely documentation per GAL/DCA standards. Cases will be audited per GAL standards. Ensure staff maintain confidentiality related to HIPAA guidelines.
• Perform direct child advocacy as the court appointed Guardian ad Litem when there is an inadequate pool of volunteers to serve in this capacity.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

• A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience. A High school diploma 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:

• Position may require overnight travel.
• Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends.
• Position requires routine driver duties.
• Position requires frequent stooping and/or bending.
• Position requires frequent lifting: 25 lbs.
• Position requires non- essential declaration.
• Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Requires regular attendance at statewide staff meetings.
• Requires evening training, requires occasional travel.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.

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.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

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

1. Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children. for additional information.
2. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
3. 15 days sick leave per year
4. 13 paid holidays
5. Paid Parental Leave
6. S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
7. Retirement benefit choices
1. State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
2. 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.