Administrative Assistant #2649
State of South Carolina
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Program Coordinator I - 61160043
State of South Carolina
Department of Children's Advocacy
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$45,300 - $77,000
per year
Type
Closes
March 3, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves supporting children who have experienced abuse or neglect by handling their cases in court, preparing for hearings, and advocating for their best interests until a volunteer guardian can step in.
It also includes building relationships with social services and courts, managing case records, and helping with volunteer training and recruitment as needed.
A good fit would be someone reliable and compassionate with experience in social work or child welfare, who is comfortable traveling and working flexible hours.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred
- Valid South Carolina driver's license and reliable vehicle for statewide travel
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and during emergencies
- Experience in case management, advocacy, or child welfare preferred
- Strong organizational skills for maintaining case files and reports
- Ability to lift 25 lbs. and perform routine driving duties
- Willingness to undergo conditionally essential declaration for emergency response
Full Job Description
Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The SC 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.
FOR CONSIDERATION OF INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
Under limited supervision, the Program Coordinator I is responsible for casework, court preparation and court attendance for cases in which there is no volunteer Guardian ad Litem appointed. The Program Coordinator I 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.
Responsibilities of the Program Coordinator I:
Responsibilities of the Program Coordinator I:
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.
This job will require travel throughout the state. The applicant must possess a valid South Carolina driver's license and reliable vehicle and must be able to drive.
Requirements
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 conditionally essential declaration.
- Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations.
Qualifications
Additional Information
The SC 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.
The SC Department of Children's Advocacy offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
Click here for additional information.15 days annual (vacation) leave per year15 days sick leave per year13 paid holidaysPaid Parental LeaveS.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C.
Deferred Compensation)Retirement benefit choices* State Retirement Plan (SCRS)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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