Program Coordinator I - 61069917

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation 15 days

Sick leave 15 days

13 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Deferred compensation

State retirement plan

State ORP

Job summary

SC Department of Children's Advocacy is seeking an Advocate Supervisor to lead volunteer advocates in the York County area. The role requires supervising volunteers, coordinating court preparation, and ensuring compliance with state laws and program guidelines.

A bachelor's degree is preferred, with alternatives considered per policy, and some travel and flexible hours may be required. The position offers comprehensive state benefits and opportunities to contribute to child advocacy efforts

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to work with volunteers, staff and partner agencies.
• Knowledge of computer applications and data entry.
• Familiarity with SCGAL program laws and policies.
• Overnight travel may be required.
• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Office environment with field travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assign volunteers to children in cases of child abuse or neglect.
• Supervise and support volunteers to ensure compliance with law and program objectives.
• Assist with court preparation and court reports; attend hearings with volunteers as needed.
• Maintain accurate case information in the database and manage monthly monitoring reports.
• Provide training to new and existing volunteers per program guidelines.
• Assist with recruiting a diverse pool of volunteers and managing case assignments.
• Perform administrative functions to meet program goals.
• Provide direct child advocacy as Guardian ad Litem when there is insufficient volunteer pool.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Data entry

Driver's license

Collaboration with volunteers

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma with related experience

Job description

Advocate Supervisor - 61069917

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.

Responsibilities of the Advocate Supervisor - York

Program Coordinator I: Under limited supervision provides support, guidance and programmatic supervision to volunteers assigned to advocate in Family Court through the South Carolina Guardian ad Litem Program. The Advocate Supervisor supports office functions necessary for effective volunteer advocacy and assists with recruiting and training new volunteers. The Advocate Supervisor inputs program information as needed into the database for tracking county statistical information. The Advocate Supervisor is responsible for assigning volunteers to child abuse/neglect cases and providing assistance to the volunteers with case management and court preparation. The Advocate Supervisor assists with planning and facilitating continuing education of volunteers. As the Advocate Supervisor, 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; responsible for providing day to day case management, court preparation, supervision and assistance to volunteer advocates; ability to follow directions and leadership of County Director, 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.

• Assigns volunteers to children in cases of child abuse/neglect.
• Provides supervision and support to volunteers to ensure compliance with law, policy and program's objectives regarding the best interest of the children.
• Provides assistance with the preparation for court and court reports and attends hearings with volunteers as required and appropriate.
• Maintains accurate child and case specific information in the database; coordinates the receipt of monthly monitoring reports (MMR) and inputs data into the database while maintaining a tracking system of monthly monitoring reports received.
• Assist with training new and existing volunteers according to program guidelines.
• Assist with recruiting a diverse and sufficient pool of volunteers so that all cases can be assigned to a volunteer and maintain policy guidelines regarding case assignments to staff and volunteers.
• Performs administrative functions for the county office that promote effective and efficient achievement of program goals and objectives.
• Perform direct child advocacy as the court appointed Guardian ad Litem when there is an inadequate pool of volunteers to serve in this capacity.
• Complete any special assignments or tasks assigned by County Director.

• A high school diploma 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

• 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.
• Position may require overnight travel.
• Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends.
• Position requires routine driver duties.
• Position requires frequent lifting: 25 lbs.
• Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations.
• 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.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination

• A bachelor's degree.

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.
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
7. Retirement benefit choices*
   1. State Retirement Plan
   2. State Optional Retirement Program

*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.