Program Coordinator I - Advocate Supervisor 61069923

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Children's Advocacy is seeking a Program Coordinator I to support the Guardian ad Litem Program. This role involves supervising volunteers, managing cases, and providing direct child advocacy. Excellent benefits are included, such as health insurance and paid leave.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

15 days Annual Leave

15 days Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Options

Qualifications

• Experience in training and supervising volunteers.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Assign volunteers to child abuse/neglect cases.
• Maintain accurate case information in the database.
• Assist in training and recruiting volunteers.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Multitasking

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Computer Applications

Job description

Program Coordinator I - South Carolina Guardian ad Litem Program

Are you an experienced professional seeking new opportunities to advance your career? The South Carolina Department of Children's Advocacy is looking for a dependable candidate for the position of Program Coordinator I. This role offers excellent benefits, including at least 15 days of annual and sick leave per year, depending on state service.

Position Overview:

Under limited supervision, the Program Coordinator I provides support, guidance, and programmatic supervision to volunteers advocating in Family Court through the South Carolina Guardian ad Litem Program. Responsibilities include supporting office functions, recruiting and training volunteers, inputting program data, assigning volunteers to cases, and assisting with court preparation and case management. The role may also involve performing direct child advocacy as a court-appointed Guardian ad Litem when volunteer capacity is insufficient.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assign volunteers to child abuse/neglect cases and support their compliance with laws, policies, and best practices.
2. Maintain accurate case information in the database and coordinate receipt of monitoring reports.
3. Assist in training and recruiting a diverse pool of volunteers.
4. Perform administrative functions to support program goals.
5. Provide direct child advocacy as needed.
6. Complete special assignments as directed by the County Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and organize effectively.
• Experience in training and supervising volunteers.
• Proficiency in computer applications and data entry.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and policies.

Additional requirements include exercising judgment regarding confidential information, establishing effective working relationships, and interpreting laws and policies.

The Department of Children's Advocacy is committed to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Benefits:

1. Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance options.
2. 15 days of annual leave and 15 days of sick leave per year.
3. 13 paid holidays and paid parental leave.
4. S.C. Deferred Compensation Program and retirement options including SCRS and the State ORP.