Program Support Coordinator / 61015718

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life Insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Parental Leave

State Retirement Plan

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Social Services is seeking a Program Support Coordinator to assist the Office of Policy and Engagement with project plans and program delivery in Richland County. The role provides administrative support for policy development, timelines, calendars, and stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities include contract monitoring, document drafting, payments processing, data entry, reporting, procurement support, and eligibility determinations for FFPSA programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social services, human services, management, public administration or a related field.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and access to a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support the Policy & Engagement Office; help implement programs and coordinate timelines.
• Provide administrative support for policy development, formatting and revisions.
• Support FFPSA Service Array Team; manage calendars, meetings and logistics.
• Assist the Director in contracts, payments, data entry and milestones for projects.
• Track processes, prepare reports and assist procurement, contracts and fiscal tasks.
• Assist with data entry and eligibility for FFPSA programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned and participate in emergency shelter duties.

Skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services / public administration

Job description

Do you have a passion to provide meaningful work in the community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults? Then the South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you.

Job Duties:

• The Program Support Coordinator (PSC) will support the Office of Policy and Engagement and Agency Transformation's varied roles including project and program management support. This roles involves assisting the Director of Policy and Engagement carry out the implementation of all programmatic initiatives, as well as providing program specific oversight. The role will be responsible for coordinating project plans, timelines, and implementation support.

• The Program Support Coordinator (PSC) will provide administrative support for policy development and maintenance activities, including formatting, tracking revisions, coordinating stakeholder reviews, maintaining version control, and assisting with the distribution of policy updates, guidance documents, and procedural materials.

• The PSC will provide administrative support to the FFPSA Service Array Team, including managing correspondence, preparing documents, maintaining calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating logistical arrangements for team activities and events.

• The PSC will assist the Director of Policy and Engagement (DPE) in the creation and management of program specific activities to include: monitoring specific contracts, drafting required documents for new and existing contracts, tracking and processing payments from outside vendors, assuring program specific data is entered in designated portals/collection centers, and monitoring specific timelines and milestones for new and existing projects. Other duties may include assisting the DPE in identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.

• The PSC tracks administrative processes and program deliverables, including monitoring deadlines, maintaining tracking systems and databases, compiling data for reports, and providing support for procurement, contract, and fiscal activities as assigned.

• The PCS will also assist with data entry and the eligibility determination for traditional FFPSA and community pathway FFPSA.

• The PSC will perform other duties as assigned.

• Performs Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duties/services as directed.

A Bachelor's degree in social services, human services, management, public administration or a similarly related field, and relevant program experience. Project management experience preferred.

Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle. Individuals must comply with necessary field work assignments.

If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.

The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

DIVISION: Administration and Program Support / Richland County