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Regional Prevention Service Coordinator - Pee Dee and Low County / 61083016
State of South Carolina
Department of Social Services
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$52,100 - $70,300
per year
Type
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Job Description
Summary
This role involves coordinating prevention services for children and families in South Carolina's Pee Dee and Lowcountry regions, helping child welfare teams identify and manage support programs to keep families stable and safe.
The coordinator oversees service contracts, tracks program outcomes, and works with community partners to fill gaps in available help.
It's a great fit for someone with experience in social services who enjoys community impact and collaborating with teams to support vulnerable people.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, Counseling, Behavioral Science, or Human Services, plus 3 years of professional experience in human services or public administration
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, Counseling, Behavioral Science, or Human Services (no additional experience required)
- Master's Degree in any field plus 1 year of professional experience in human services or social service programs
- Knowledge of child welfare services, including FFPSA (Family First Prevention Services Act) requirements
- Experience in contract management, oversight, and compliance in social services
- Strong skills in monitoring program utilization, eligibility, and outcomes
- Ability to provide technical assistance, facilitate meetings, and collaborate with regional staff and community providers
Full Job Description
Do you have a passion to provide meaningful contributions to your community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of South Carolina's children, families, and vulnerable adults? If so, the SC Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you!Job Duties:
Under the direction of the FFPSA Program Manager, the Prevention Service Coordinator will identify services to meet the needs of children and families based on specific criteria.
Prevention Service Coordinator will assist the Child Welfare Staff in identifying services to meet the needs of children and families based on specific criteria.
The Prevention Services Coordinator will be an expert on the Department's service array and assist the FFPSA Program Manager with prevention service contracts as assigned.
Responsible for providing oversight of EBPs and service array for the Pee Dee and Lowcountry regions of the state.
- Provides oversight and technical assistance to providers and internal DSS staff to support the effective implementation for FFPSA and other child welfare related services.
- Manages Prevention Service contracts throughout the state of South Carolina for Child Welfare Services ensuring compliance with requirements set forth in the contractual agreements.
- Provides authorization and support for FFPSA related services to support adherence with Title IV-E Prevention Requirements.
- Monitors and tracks utilization, eligibility, and outcomes for services in the assigned region and presents findings to regional leaders, providers, and other DSS leadership on a periodic basis.
- Facilitates implementation meetings, calls, and engagement sessions to increase service awareness, utilization, and uptake of prevention practices.
- Consults with county and regional staff on regional service array. Works closely with Operations, Wellbeing, Permanency, and Safety. Work with community providers and other agencies to identify services and service gaps.
- Provides coverage for other regions in the absence of the assigned PRSC.
- Ensures that Personal Identifying Information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared and disposed. Protects the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, Counseling, Behavioral Science, or Human Services and (3) years of professional experience 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 have a valid driver’s license and access to motor vehicle. Ability to enter information into computer. Must have a high tolerance for noise or irate clients. Must be able to travel to attend regional and/or state meetings and training.
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 Program
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