Advocate Supervisor - York - 61069884 - INTERNAL

About the Department

Program Coordinator I: Under limited supervision provides support, guidance and programmatic supervision to volunteers assigned to advocate in Family Court through the South Carolina Guardian ad Litem Program. The Advocate Supervisor supports office functions necessary for effective volunteer advocacy and assists with recruiting and training new volunteers. The Advocate Supervisor inputs program information as needed into the database for tracking county statistical information. 

Employee should be computer literate, have strong verbal and writing skills, and 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. An 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.

Employee should be computer literate, have strong verbal and writing skills, and 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. An 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.

• Assigns volunteers to children in cases of child abuse/neglect; provides supervision and support to volunteers to ensure compliance with law, policy and program's objectives regarding the best interest of the children. Provides assistance with the preparation for court and court reports and attends hearings with volunteers as required and appropriate.
• Maintains accurate child and case specific information in the database; coordinates the receipt of monthly monitoring reports (MMR) and inputs data into the database while maintaining a tracking system of monthly monitoring reports received.
• Assist with training new and existing volunteers according to program guidelines. Assist with recruiting a diverse and sufficient pool of volunteers so that all cases can be assigned to a volunteer and maintain policy guidelines regarding case assignments to staff and volunteers.
• Performs administrative functions for the county office that promote effective and efficient achievement of program goals and objectives.
• Perform direct child advocacy as the court appointed Guardian ad Litem when there is an inadequate pool of volunteers to serve in this capacity.
• Complete any special assignments or tasks as assigned by County Director.

Position Duties

• 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). 

Additional Requirements:

• 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.
• Position requires non-essential declaration.
• Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license. Work is performed primarily in an office environment, but travel and field work will be required in areas where there are some risks and hazards that are known, predictable and controllable. 

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree is preferred.
  

Other Qualifications

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.

The SC Department of Children's Advocacy offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees: 

1. Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children. Click here for additional information.
2. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
3. 15 days sick leave per year
4. 13 paid holidays
5. Paid Parental Leave
6. S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
7. Retirement benefit choices* 
   1. State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
   2. State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay. 

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Agency Information

EmployerState of South Carolina