County Director - York - 6007475 INTERNAL

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Deferred compensation

Retirement plans (SCRS / State ORP)

Job summary

SC Department of Children’s Advocacy is accepting applications for a County Director (Program Coordinator II) to manage a county office and lead the delivery of child advocacy services by volunteers. The role includes supervising staff, coordinating training, and ensuring compliance with state statutes and HIPAA.

Internal applicants only, and duties include court-related advocacy as needed, with travel and occasional evenings/weekends as required.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.
• 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).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to supervise, train and retain volunteers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and management of the county office.
• Hire, train and supervise PC I/AH35 staff and Program Assistant/AH30 staff.
• Supervise volunteers and assign cases to volunteers in a timely manner.
• Coordinate training for GAL volunteers (12 hours/year).
• Ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance in office processes.
• Perform direct child advocacy as Guardian ad Litem when needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Confidential information handling

Driver's license

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma acceptable with equivalence

Job description

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 (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 for supervising, training, and retains 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 promote 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:

• 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.
• Position may require overnight travel.
• Position may require the employee to work evenings and weekends.
• Position requires routine driver duties.
• Position requires frequent stooping and/or bending.
• Position requires non-essential declaration.
• 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. Click here 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.