Cws Safety Support Coordinator - Family Preservation / 61129839

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:

• The CWS Safety Support Coordinator provides support planning, implementing, developing, and coordinating comprehensive safety practice programs by providing quality consultation and technical assistance within the Office of Safety Management, five (5) program areas - Intake, OHAN, Assessment and Planning, Central Registry, Human Trafficking on County and State level, by promoting adherence to DSS policies and procedures, agency mission, and the GPS Practice Model.

• Coordinates and monitors program design, implementation and daily administrative activities for staff in the Office of Safety Management.

• Coordinates service delivery processes for programs administered by the Office of Safety Management.

• Assist Director of Safety Management with project management, which includes conducting special projects at management's request.

• Coordinates the state's Family Preservation services program serving as a subject matter expert for county and state. Leads department work on improving its Family Preservation services practices, stays current on prevention practices and their intersections with child welfare systems.

• Provides direction and guidance to staff concerning program issues in the Office of Safety Management.

• Research, develop and analyze best practice improvement innovations to strengthen safety practice, knowledge, skills and competencies for Child Welfare staff.

• Drafts and revise practice guides and policy related to safety practices and the Office of Safety Management to include but not limited to Family Preservation services.

• Collaborate and consult with CAPSS technical staff related to the Office of Safety Management programs.

• Work collaboratively with agency work groups to implement statewide Safety program improvement strategies such as CFSR PIP, Michelle H etc.

• Promote an innovative safety culture that embeds the values, guiding principles and core practice skills of the GPS Practice Model.

• Perform Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty/services as directed.

Agency Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in any other field and three (3) years of professional experience in human services or social service programs.Master's degree preferred.

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 the computer system; and be able to travel and work after hours with little or no notice.
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, Vison, 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: Safety Management / Richland County Employment Type: FTE - Full-Time