Program Manager Jobs in West Union, SC (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $46,206.00 - $78,540.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 192168
Agency: Department of Children's Advocacy
Division: Foster Care Review Board
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: 9/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: AH35
Position Number:: 60007250
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN08
Hiring Range - Min.: $45,300.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $77,000.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The SC Department of Children's Advocacy is seeking a hardworking and dependablecandidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.
Responsibilities of the Program Coordinator I:
In this position, the employee identifies and works to resolve barriers to permanency for children in foster care, coordinators and facilitates foster care reviews to make recommendations for permanency and evaluates and advocates for service delivery to children and families involved with the foster care system. Following foster care reviews, the employee inputs review information into agency database, producing a written recommendation within a specified time frame for distribution to the Family Court, the Department of Social Services, and the child's Guardian ad Litem. The employee will establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships with volunteer Review Board members and child welfare stakeholders in order to promote permanent homes for children in foster care.
Employee must be able to exercise problem solving skills, critical thinking and sound judgment in evaluating services and in advocating for change in the child welfare system. Employee must be willing and able to learn necessary child welfare statutes, regulations, policies and procedures. Employee must demonstrate excellent communication skills and be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Review Board members and child welfare professionals. Job requires daily data entry, electronic record keeping and communication for documentation of reviews and advocacy; employees must be proficient in computer technology to include but not limited to data entry and Microsoft Office Suite programs. Employee must be able to independently manage time and meet regular deadlines. Employee must have a valid SC driver's license and ability to operate an automobile to travel in SC to conduct reviews one or more days per week and (see word document for more information).
Employee will operate under limited supervision to meet deadlines, manage time, solve problems and advocate within assigned Review Board caseload. Resources are available to support the employee, including policy & procedure manuals, monthly meetings with supervisors, and training opportunities. Employees will receive ongoing quality assurance reviews and a bi-annual review.

• Schedule reviews and prepare and assess case information for children in the foster care system.
• Coordinate and facilitate foster care reviews around the state via remote virtual reviews or travel for Hybrid/In-Person reviews, if needed, to guide board members' recommendations for permanency and to evaluate service delivery to children and families involved in the foster care system.
• Produce Review Board Recommendations for distribution to the Family Court, the Department of Social Services, and the children's Guardian ad Litem.
• Identify and work to resolve barriers to services and permanency for children in foster care through advocacy with the Department of Social Services and other child welfare stakeholders and court participation.
• Establish and maintain professional and positive working relationships with Review Board staff, Review Board members, and other child welfare stakeholders in order to promote the Division's mission of permanent homes for children in foster care.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma and relevant program experience.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations.
• This position requires a lot of stationary work.
• Employee must have a valid SC driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree.

Additional Comments
The SC Department of Children's Advocacy 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.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The SC Department of Children's Advocacy offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

1. Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children. Click for additional information.
2. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
3. 15 days sick leave per year
4. 13 paid holidays
5. Paid Parental Leave
6. S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
7. Retirement benefit choices*
   1. State Retirement Plan
   2. State Optional Retirement Program

*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.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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