Science Program Manager Jobs in Lexington, SC (NOW HIRING)

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

Job Duties: Under the direction of the FFPSA Program Manager, the Prevention Service Coordinator will identify services to meet the needs of children and families based on specific criteria. Prevention Service Coordinator will assist the Child Welfare Staff in identifying services to meet the needs of children and families based on specific criteria. The Prevention Services Coordinator will be an expert on the Department's service array and assist the FFPSA Program Manager with prevention service contracts as assigned.

Responsible for providing oversight of EBPs and service array for the Pee Dee and Lowcountry regions of the state. Provides oversight and technical assistance to providers and internal DSS staff to support the effective implementation for FFPSA and other child welfare related services. Manages Prevention Service contracts throughout the state of South Carolina for Child Welfare Services ensuring compliance with requirements set forth in the contractual agreements.

Provides authorization and support for FFPSA related services to support adherence with Title IV-E Prevention Requirements. Monitors and tracks utilization, eligibility, and outcomes for services in the assigned region and presents findings to regional leaders, providers, and other DSS leadership on a periodic basis. Facilitates implementation meetings, calls, and engagement sessions to increase service awareness, utilization, and uptake of prevention practices.

Consults with county and regional staff on regional service array. Works closely with Operations, Wellbeing, Permanency, and Safety. Work with community providers and other agencies to identify services and service gaps.

Provides coverage for other regions in the absence of the assigned PRSC. Ensures that Personal Identifying Information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared and disposed. Protects the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data.

Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum and Additional Requirements A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, Counseling, Behavioral Science, or Human Services and three (3) years of professional experience or public administration. A Master's Degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, Counseling, Behavioral Science, or Human Services; or a Master's Degree in any other field and one (1) year of professional experience in human services or social service programs.

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 have a valid driver's license and access to motor vehicle. Ability to enter information into computer.

Must have a high tolerance for noise or irate clients. Must be able to travel to attend regional and/or state meetings and training. 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 Program DIVISION: State Director - Office of Agency Transformation / Colleton County