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State of South Carolina
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Pickens County Director II / 61014099
State of South Carolina
Department of Social Services
Location
South Carolina, 29201
Salary
$83,302 - $111,500
per year
Type
Full-Time
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April 7, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This role involves leading a county office for the Department of Social Services, overseeing daily operations, managing teams that help children, families, and vulnerable adults through protective services and economic aid programs, and building partnerships in the community.
A good fit would be someone with experience in social work or administration who enjoys leading teams, handling budgets, and making a positive impact on local families.
The position requires strong organizational skills and a commitment to following policies while fostering a supportive work environment.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree and four (4) years of experience in social work, management, business administration, administrative services, or public administration
- Master's Degree and two (2) years of experience in social work, management, business administration, administrative services, or public administration
- Ability to organize and direct county office operations, including financial accountability and personnel management
- Experience managing Human Services Programs such as Child Protective Services, Adult Protective Services, and Foster Care
- Experience managing Economic Services Programs such as Family Independence and SNAP
- Skills in budget preparation, expenditure approval, and maintaining relationships with community partners and government entities
- Commitment to safeguarding personal identifying information (PII) and agency data
Full Job Description
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 Pickens County Director II organizes and directs the operation of a County Department of Social Services (DSS) office operations ensuring a positive work environment.
Must be accountable for the financial operations, personnel practices, and delivery of services to clients through Human Service Programs and Economic Services Programs.
Maintains working relationships with other service providers and presents a positive image of the agency in the community.
Works under the direction of the Child Welfare Services Regional Director for Human Services.
- Manages the staff that administers Human Services Programs. Coordinates Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services and Foster Care Program ensuring that policy and procedures are adhered to.
- Manages the staff that administers Economic Services Programs. Coordinates Family Independence and SNAP Programs ensuring that policy and procedures are adhered to.
- Ensures the proper management, expenditure and record keeping of funds in order to maintain fiscal accountability. Prepares a budget for State and County funds.
- Promotes and maintains positive agency communications with County Legislative Delegation, Foster Care Review Board, Guardian Ad Litem, County Advisory Board, County Government and other community partners.
- Approves or disapproves all personnel actions. Approves or disapproves all expenditures of all funds.
- Works to improve county DSS resources. Plans and coordinates activity with local county government regarding facility needs and other budgeted services provided by the county.
- Responds to complaints and inquiries.
- Participates and serves on various civic/county/regional boards and other community activities which have a direct relationship to DSS. Coordinates County Advisory Board meetings is applicable.
- Ensures that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, assessed, gathered, shared and disposed. Protects the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree and four (4) years of experience in any combination of social work, management, business administration, administrative services or public administration.A Master's Degree and two (2) years of experience in any combination of social work, management, business administration, administrative services or public administration.
Additional Information
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: Child Welfare Services / Pickens County
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