Program Coordinator I - 61069933 - 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. The Advocate Supervisor is responsible for assigning volunteers to child abuse/neglect cases and providing assistance to the volunteers with case management and court preparation. The Advocate Supervisor assists with planning and facilitating continuing education of volunteers. As the Advocate Supervisor, performs direct child advocacy as the court appointed Guardian ad Litem when there is an inadequate pool of volunteers to serve in this capacity.

Ability to exercise judgment and discretion concerning confidential information and case management. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers, co-workers and partner agencies. Ability to perform multiple tasks, prioritize scheduling and organization required. Ability to train and supervise volunteers. Knowledge of computer applications and data entry. Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

• 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 files. 
• Establishes and maintains positive working 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 assigned by supervisor. 

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 drivers 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
  

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