Lead Court Liaison Regions 3/4

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC is seeking a Lead Court Liaison for Regions 3/4 to supervise court liaison staff and coordinate quality assurance on specialty court projects. The role is full-time, statewide in SC, with a standard schedule from 8:30am to 5:00pm and a 37.5-hour workweek.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years of relevant experience, with previous supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
• Strong supervisory experience is preferred.
• Must have thorough knowledge of state and federal laws related to child welfare.
• Must be familiar with family court processes and DSS policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise selected court liaison staff and conduct annual performance reviews.
• Monitor county data and assist with meetings and county issues; provide training for new staff in regions.
• Participate in hiring as needed and provide back-up support in nearby counties when needed.
• Assist Court Improvement Program Director with monitoring program effectiveness and identifying systemic issues.
• Obtain a docket of child protection hearings, review case files, and prepare information sheets for the court in selected counties.
• Observe court hearings and update court liaison tracking system; track merits, permanency planning, and TPR hearings in designated counties.

Skills

State and federal child welfare laws

Family court processes

Organization

Excellent communication

Judgment & relationship-building

Statistical report interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a job related field

Job description

Logo:

Posting Number:

RTF00255PO26

USC Market Title:

Court Liaison

Link to USC Market Title:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156333

Business Title (Internal Title):

Lead Court Liaison Regions 3/4

Campus:

Columbia

Work County:

Richland

College/Division:

School of Law

Department:

LAW Children's Law Center

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$80,000 - $83,000

Location of Vacancy:

Statewide SC

Part/Full Time:

Full Time

Hours per Week:

37.5

Work Schedule:

• Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Type of Staff Position:

Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

Basis :

12 months

Job Search Category:

Other Professional

About University of South Carolina:

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

South Carolina Retirement:

Yes

State Insurance Programs:

Yes

Annual Leave:

Yes

Sick Leave:

Yes

Advertised Job Summary:

The Court Liaison Lead Manager for Program Enhancement and Quality Assurance will supervise part-time and hourly court liaison staff and coordinate quality assurance efforts on specialty court projects.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous supervisory experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must have thorough knowledge of state and federal laws related to child welfare.
• Must be familiar with family court processes and DSS policy and procedures.
• Must be highly organized and have excellent communication skills.
• Must demonstrate excellent judgment and ability to develop effective working relationships.
• Must have ability to interpret statistical reports.

Job Duty:

Supervise selected court liaison staff, including the provision of ongoing guidance and completion of annual performance reviews. Monitor county data. Assist with meetings and county issues that may arise. Participate in hiring as needed and provide training for new staff in regions. Provide back-up support in nearby counties on occasion if it is not practical for floater to do so.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

30

Job Duty:

Assist Court Improvement Program Director as requested with monitoring of program effectiveness, identification of systemic issues, interpretation of statistical reports, and addition or modification of processes as needed.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

10

Job Duty:

Obtain a docket of child protection hearings, review case files, and prepare information sheets for the court in selected counties.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

20

Job Duty:

Upon completing case reviews, identify issues that might lead to a delay. Contact appropriate DSS staff or others to resolve issues and ensure cases move forward. Meet quarterly or as needed with county DSS staff to address recurring issues and explore possible solutions.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

10

Job Duty:

Observe court hearings and update court liaison tracking system.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

20

Job Duty:

Assist in tracking merits, permanency planning, and TPR hearings in designated counties. Provide additional monitoring as requested.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

10

Hazardous weather category:

Non-Essential

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.:

No

Number of Vacancies:

1

Job Open Date:

11/04/2026

Job Close Date:

11/11/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Quicklink for Posting:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/215572

EEO Statement:

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.