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State of South Carolina · 2 days ago

Program Coordinator I - 60006842 - Chester/ Fairfield

Fairfield County, SC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The State of South Carolina is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate for the Program Coordinator I position within the Department of Children's Advocacy. This role involves casework, court preparation, and direct advocacy for victims of abuse and neglect, while ensuring compliance with laws and policies regarding child welfare.

Government

Responsibilities

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 file

Establishes and maintains positive working relationships to include 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

Completes any special assignments or tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualification

Case managementAdvocacyChild welfare lawsData inputVerbalWriting skillsJudgmentTime managementInterpersonal skills

Required

A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered with an approved equivalence by the Division of State Human Resources (DSHR)

Employee should be computer literate

Ability to have strong verbal and writing skills

Possess a strong ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds

Data input experience and good time management skills are essential

Ability to exercise sound and objective judgment

Ability to establish and maintain productive and effective working relationships with co-workers and the public is required

Must have extensive knowledge of policies, procedures and applicable laws, case management and advocacy

Must have the ability to investigate and formulate recommendations for the safety and permanency of children involved in abuse/neglect cases

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