Program Coordinator I Case Worker - Lancaster County - 61070084

Job Responsibilities

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The South Carolina 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 Program Coordinator I

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. In this position you will:

• Establish and maintain positive working relationships to include relationships with the Department of Social Services, Family Court and other child serving agencies.
• Maintain current programmatic knowledge of child-specific and hearing related information in assigned caseload. Complete monthly monitoring reports and inputs the data into ETO.
• Perform direct child advocacy for victims of abuse/neglect within the assigned judicial circuit on cases 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.
• Complete special projects as assigned by supervisor.
• Assist the coordinator with the supervision/management of volunteers. Volunteer training sessions and recruitment efforts as caseload decreases.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and relevant experience.

Additional Requirements

• Extensive travel required within the state.
• Must have extensive knowledge of policies, procedures and applicable laws, case management and advocacy.
• Position requires frequent lifting up to 25lbs.
• Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends.
• Position requires frequent stooping and/or bending.
• Must be computer literate, have strong verbal and writing skills, and possess a strong ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Positions requires routine driver duties.
• Must have a valid South Carolina Driver's license.
• Must have data input experience and good time management skills.
• Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations.
• Employee will be required to attend state staff meetings and staff development trainings.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive and effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Ability to exercise sound and objective judgment.
• Position may require overnight travel.
• Must have the ability to investigate cases and formulate recommendations for the safety and permanency of children involved in abuse/neglect cases.

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 Department 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.

Preferred Qualifications

A bachelor's degree is preferred.

Additional Comments

The 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.