Human Services Program Manager Jobs in Columbia, SC

Job Responsibilities Careers at DPH: Work that makes a difference. Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity "Headquarters Negotiable" Under supervision of the state Partner Services Program Manager, provides supervision to the service area DIS team unit (Case Workers II & II) for HIV/STD Partner Service Activities. Ensures training for new staff, daily workload distribution and management goals, performs or reviews surveillance analyses, case manage guidance/recommendations and other quality assurance elements.

Assures HIPAA & privacy standards compliance with federal/state laws and the South Carolina Department of Public Health's STD/HIV/VH Section and all other relevant policies and standards. Collaborates with internal programs and external health stakeholders to provide meaningful and effective disease interrupting services. Identify and implement workforce staff development needs/opportunities.

Directs, manages and implements daily partner service unit activities and systems. Examples of work include performing daily agency administrative activities, demonstrations of mentorship skills, i.e., training and coaching staff in interviews and field investigations and software skills, i.e., ability to teach and use program-relevant software and database systems. Minimum and Additional Requirements State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience

Agency Additional Requirements: Bachelor's degree in physical or social sciences from an accredited - college or university. Ten (10) years working in public health programs, ideally focused on STD/HIV with medical or investigative tasks. Three (3) years supervising Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS), case workers, or providing daily oversight of non-clinical coordinators who perform sexually transmitted infection (STI) contact tracing activities for index case and contacts.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

"Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate." Preferred Qualifications A masters degree in a related field of study - health science, service or administrative advance study. Certified in Disease Intervention (CDI), CDC TRAIN - Disease Intervention Training Plan (Course ID 5110), Certified in Public Health (CPH), Certified Case Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), DPH courses: Personnel Practices, Introduction to Supervision, Conflict Resolution, Harassment Prevention Through Awareness, etc. Additional Comments EEO: The Department of Public Health 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

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others. STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record. The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes: 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year 15 days Sick Leave per year 13 Paid Holidays Paid Parental Leave Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.

S.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

HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.