Program Coordinator EDGEFIELD/SALUDA/MCCORMICK - 61160046

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

Responsibilities

Program Coordinator I: Under limited supervision, responsible for casework, court preparation and court attendance for cases in which there is no volunteer Guardian ad Litem appointed. Must operate in accordance with the best practices and policies of the South Carolina Guardian ad Litem Program. Additional responsibilities to include training and public relations components as the needs of the circuit/county changes.

• Performs direct advocacy for victims of abuse/neglect within the assigned judicial circuit on cases to ensure compliance with law, policy and program's objectives regarding the best interest of children until such time a volunteer Guardian ad Litem can be appointed.
• Direct advocacy may also include courtesy visits for staff members and volunteers in other counties.
• Maintains current programmatic knowledge of child-specific and hearing related information in assigned caseload.
• Completes monthly monitoring reports and inputs the data into database. Maintain accurate case files.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with the Department of Social Services, Family Court and other child serving agencies.
• Assists the coordinator with the supervision/management of volunteers, volunteer training sessions and recruitment efforts as caseload decreases.
• Complete any special assignments or tasks assigned by supervisor.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma and relevant experience or 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 the employee to work evenings and weekends.
• Position requires routine driver duties.
• Position requires frequent lifting: 25 lbs.
• Position requires non-essential declaration.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment, but travel and field work will be required in areas where there are some risks and hazards that are known, predictable and controllable.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion concerning confidential information and case management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers, co-workers and partner agencies.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks, prioritize scheduling and organization required.
• Ability to train and supervise volunteers.
• Knowledge of computer applications and data entry.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree is preferred.

EEO Statement

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

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• 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.