Program Coordinator I
State of South Carolina
- Cherokee County, SC
- $37,860-70,054 per year
- Temporary
- Full-time
- 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.
- Maintains current programmatic knowledge of child-specific and hearing related information in assigned caseload. Completes monthly monitoring reports and inputs the data into database. Maintain accurate case file.
- Establishes and maintains positive working relationships to include relationships with the Department of Social Services, Family Court and other child serving agencies.
- Assists the coordinator with the supervision/management of volunteers, volunteer training sessions and recruitment efforts as caseload decreases.
- Completes any special assignments or tasks as assigned by supervisor.
- Employee must exercise discretion regarding confidentiality.
- Employee must be able to complete case management and court preparation.
- Employee must operate within the limits of program policy and state statute pertaining to child welfare and exercise.
- Employee should be computer literate, have strong verbal and writing skills, and possess a strong ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
- Data input experience and good time management skills are essential.
- Ability to exercise sound and objective judgment.
- An ability to establish and maintain productive and effective working relationships with co-workers and the public is required.
- Must have extensive knowledge of policies, procedures and applicable laws, case management and advocacy.
- Must have the ability to investigate and formulate recommendations for the safety and permanency of children involved in abuse/neglect cases.