Upstate Regional Director, Child Welfare Leadership

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation Leave (15 days)

Sick Leave (15 days)

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

State Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Social Services is seeking a CWS Upstate Regional Director to manage County Operations of Child Welfare for the region. You will supervise County Directors and Adoption Administrators, collaborate with State Office and community partners, and lead practice improvements to ensure safety, permanency and well‑being for children and families.

The role emphasizes developing leaders, reviewing regional data, coordinating training, and guiding streamlined processes while

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree and four (4) years of experience in any combination of social work, management, business administration, administrative services or public administration.
• A Master's Degree or higher and two (2) years of experience in any combination of social work, management, business administration, administrative services or public administration

Responsibilities

• Manages and guides County Operations of Child Welfare for a Region, supervising County Directors and Adoption Administrators; collaborates with State Office and regional divisions and community partners to promote safety, permanency and well‑being of children and families.
• Creates a learning environment for professional development and accountability to quality practice; promotes safety and well‑being aligned with agency mission, vision and values.
• Provides direct supervision to County Directors within region; conducts monthly one‑on‑one coaching for practice improvement and leadership development.
• Manages outcomes by reviewing county and regional data to inform decisions on practice patterns, caseloads, and procedural changes; facilitates meetings to review data trends and performance.
• Leads system changes by evaluating and streamlining processes; coordinates accountability metrics and supports under‑performing counties.
• Reviews retention/attrition data and develops strategies to recruit and retain top staff; ensures timely postings and hiring.
• Maintains staff self‑care and supports regional staff to mitigate secondary trauma.
• Collaborates with Emergency Operations Center to plan regional needs during emergencies and coordinate Red Cross shelter duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree or higher

Job description

South Carolina Department of Social Services is seeking a CWS Upstate Regional Director to manage County Operations of Child Welfare for the region. You will supervise County Directors and Adoption Administrators, collaborate with State Office and community partners, and lead practice improvements to ensure safety, permanency and well‑being for children and families.

The role emphasizes developing leaders, reviewing regional data, coordinating training, and guiding streamlined processes while