New Job Program Coordinator I-61081471 In South Carolina

Under limited supervision provides support, guidance and programmatic supervision to volunteers assigned to advocate in Family Court through the South Carolina Guardian ad Litem Program. The Program Coordinator I will support office functions necessary for effective volunteer advocacy and assists with recruiting and training new volunteers. The Program Coordinator I will input program information as needed into the ETO database for tracking county statistical information. The Program Coordinator I will be responsible for assigning volunteers to child abuse/neglect cases and providing assistance to the volunteers with case management and court preparation. The Program Coordinator assists with planning and facilitating continuing education of volunteers. As the Case Manager, performs direct child advocacy as the court appointed Guardian ad Litem when there is an inadequate pool of volunteers to serve in this capacity. In this position you will:

• Assign volunteers to children in cases of child abuse/neglect; provide supervision and support to volunteers to ensure appropriate execution and implementation of the program's objective for meeting the best interest of the children. Provide assistance with the preparation of court and court reports and attend hearings with volunteers as required and appropriate.
• Maintain accurate child and case specific information in the ETO database; coordinate the receipt of child well-being assessments and input data into the ETO database while maintaining a tracking system of the child well-being assessments received.
• Assist with training new and existing volunteers according to program guidelines. Assist with recruiting a diverse and sufficient pool of volunteers so that all cases can be assigned to a volunteer and maintain policy guidelines regarding case assignments to staff and volunteers.
• Perform administrative functions for the county office that promote effective and efficient achievement of program goals and objectives.
• Assist with the coordination of volunteer appreciation and program awareness events; assist with the recruitment of new volunteers.
• Perform direct child advocacy as the court appointed Guardian ad Litem when there is an inadequate pool of volunteers to serve in this capacity.
• Complete any special assignments or tasks as assigned by supervisor.

A high school diploma and relevant experience is required.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion concerning confidential information and case management.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers, co-workers and partner agencies.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks, prioritize scheduling and organization required.
• Ability to train and supervise volunteers.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Extensive travel required within the state.
• Knowledge of computer applications and data entry.
• Must possess a valid South Carolina driver's license.
• Position may require overnight travel.
• Position may require employee to work evenings, weekends, and during emergency situations.
• Position requires routine driver duties.
• Will require incumbent to attend state staff meetings and staff development trainings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant . Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.