Richland County, South Carolina
Program Support Coordinator / 61015718
Job details
- Location
- Richland County, South Carolina
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $53,142 - $71,706/yr
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
Do you have a passion to provide meaningful work in the community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults? Then the South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you.
Job Duties:
- The Program Support Coordinator (PSC) will support the Office of Policy and Engagement and Agency Transformation's varied roles including project and program management support. This roles involves assisting the Director of Policy and Engagement carry out the implementation of all programmatic initiatives, as well as providing program specific oversight. The role will be responsible for coordinating project plans, timelines, and implementation support.
- The Program Support Coordinator (PSC) will provide administrative support for policy development and maintenance activities, including formatting, tracking revisions, coordinating stakeholder reviews, maintaining version control, and assisting with the distribution of policy updates, guidance documents, and procedural materials.
- The PSC will provide administrative support to the FFPSA Service Array Team, including managing correspondence, preparing documents, maintaining calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating logistical arrangements for team activities and events.
- The PSC will assist the Director of Policy and Engagement (DPE) in the creation and management of program specific activities to include: monitoring specific contracts, drafting required documents for new and existing contracts, tracking and processing payments from outside vendors, assuring program specific data is entered in designated portals/collection centers, and monitoring specific timelines and milestones for new and existing projects. Other duties may include assisting the DPE in identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
- The PSC tracks administrative processes and program deliverables, including monitoring deadlines, maintaining tracking systems and databases, compiling data for reports, and providing support for procurement, contract, and fiscal activities as assigned.
- The PCS will also assist with data entry and the eligibility determination for traditional FFPSA and community pathway FFPSA.
- The PSC will perform other duties as assigned.
- Performs Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duties/services as directed.
Position Duties
A Bachelor's degree in social services, human services, management, public administration or a similarly related field, and relevant program experience.
Minimum Qualifications
Project management experience preferred.
Other Qualifications
This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole. "See Resume" is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.
Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle. Individuals must comply with necessary field work assignments.
If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.
The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
DIVISION: Administration and Program Support / Richland County
Benefits
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Supplemental Questions
01
Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any job? If yes, please explain.
02
I understand that supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation will result in disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. If there are periods of time when you were not employed, you must also list those periods on your employment application. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. The employment application may be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded. I have read and acknowledge the above.
- Yes
- No
03
I understand that by completion and submission of this application, that if I possess educational credentials that qualify me for the available position(s) and in the event I am offered a position with the SC Department of Social Services, I will be required to provide a certified official transcript within two (2) weeks of employment.
- Yes
- No
04
If you selected "Yes" that you are a veteran in the Agency-Wide Questions, are you able to provide a Member 4, Service 2-Copy, or NGB22 DD-214?
- Yes
- No
05
Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If yes, please provide the state agency/agencies.
06
How did you hear about this job opportunity?
- HR Recruiter
- DSS Employee
- DSS Internship
- Careers Website
- Indeed
- SCWORKS
- College/University Job Portal
- Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
- Radio/TV/Billboard
- Other
07
If you selected "Other" or "DSS Employee" in the previous question, please list the source below.
08
Have you completed an internship with the SC Department of Social Services?
09
Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
- Doctorate
- None of the above
10
Do you have experience providing cross-functional programmatic support monitoring compliance and milestone completion?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Department of Social Services Address 1535 Confederate Avenue ExtensionColumbia, South Carolina, 29201 Phone803-898-7315 ext. 2
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