Program Director Data Jobs in Columbia, SC (NOW HIRING)

Job Responsibilities Do you have a passion to provide meaningful work in the community. Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults. Then the South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you.

Job Duties: The CWS OHAN Program Manager is to provide leadership, supervision, support, and project management assistance within the Child Welfare Services Safety Office including program implementation and evaluation, data analysis, and CQI for Out of Home Investigations Unit (OHAN) by promoting adherence to DSS policies and procedures, agency mission, and GPS Practice Model. Direct, monitor, and provide oversight of statewide Out of Home Abuse and Neglect (OHAN) to assess the quality of services provided. Oversee and manage the staff that administrates the OHAN cases.

Utilize data (qualitative and quantitative) to conduct operational assessment of offices and directs, monitors and provides oversight of statewide OHAN agency. Provide direction in terms of policy, procedure, planning objectives and programs administration. Assure OHAN program meets appropriate local, state and federal requirements.

Direct efforts to establish and maintain relationships with both local and state agencies. Manage the infrastructure to support the project to include staff and program components in coordination with child welfare staff, private providers and the inter- agency community. Provide program objectives and goals and ensure compliance program objectives.

Conduct EPMS planning stage and evaluation for direct reports, participate in interview and selection process of employees for vacant positions and manage substandard job performance, disciplinary actions, and other personnel issues as required. Maintains child welfare certification. Completes 20 hours of training yearly to include certifications that are required yearly.

is encouraged to attend and participate to assist with skills and development growth. Maintains an active routine of self-care and pursues support when necessary to minimize the threat of secondary trauma to physical and mental health. Understands the impact of trauma on families and secondary trauma on child welfare staff and applies principles to support families and staff.

Perform other related duties as requested by management. Minimum and Additional Requirements A Bachelor's Degree and four (4) years of experience in any combination of social work, management, business administration, administrative services or public administration. A Master's Degree and two (2) years of experience in any combination of social work, management, business administration, administrative services or public administration.

Additional Comments 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 possess a valid driver's license and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle. Individuals must comply with necessary field work assignments.

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 Programs DIVISION: Child Welfare Services / Richland County