Program Coordinator I (OHAN Investigator) / P61091984 Salary $32,838.00 - $60,760.00 Annually Location Beaufort County, SC Job Type FTE - Full-Time Agency Department of Social Services Job Number 84767 (40A) (CWS) Closing 1/4/2019 6:00 PM Eastern Residency Requirement No Class Code: AH35 Position Number: P61091984 Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00) Pay Band Band 5 Hiring Range - Min. $32,838.00 Hiring Range - Max. $46,799.00 Opening Date 12/17/2018 EEO Statement Equal Opportunity Employer Agency Specific Application Procedures: All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from the Office of Recruitment Talent Management will be through electronic mail. Job Responsibilities Under general supervision, the Program Coordinator I will conduct statewide investigations of allegations of child abuse and neglect in residential institutions, foster homes, residential treatment facilities and child care facilities. Investigate reports of alleged child abuse or neglect in institutions, foster homes, facilities licensed by and/or operating in the state, residential treatment facilities, intermediate care facilities licensed by the Department of Health and Environmental Control or operated by the Department of Mental Health and child care facilities. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of case information and findings in a case file and in the CAPSS data system. Meet statutory time frames for completion of investigations. Participate in regular case staffings with licensing entities, the contract unit and other pertinent parties to investigations. Provide 24-hour on-call duty seven days a week as required on a rotating basis. Plan and coordinate with the Office of General Counsel for preparation for appeal hearings or Court actions including but not limited to those scheduled through the Department of Social Services. Minimum and Additional Requirements A Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of professional experience in social service programs, correctional, education, business administration, general administrative management or relevant program experience. A Master's Degree and one (1) years of professional experience in social service programs, correctional, education, business administration, general administrative management, or relevant program experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by the Division of State Human Resources. Preferred Qualifications Thorough knowledge of policies, procedures, and objectives for the Out of Home Abuse and Neglect (OHAN) Unit; ability to communicate effectively, ability to apply applicable laws, regulations and SCDSS policies; ability to conduct effective interviews of all parties in an investigation; must possess strong critical thinking skills and use good judgment in conducting an investigation; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to apply and use computer data systems for analysis of casework; must possess good writing skills and the ability to produce accurate and complete case documentation. Additional Comments If you have any periods of time when you were not employed, you must also list those periods on your employment application. A resume cannot be substituted for completing work history and education sections of the employment application. The employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded. You must possess a valid Driver's License. Overnight stay may be required. If you certify on your application that you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher, you will be required to provide a certified official college transcript for the highest level of education you have completed upon job offer. Failure to produce an official transcript may result in termination. Division: Safety and Permanency Management 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 , which includes prescription coverage and wellness 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 , including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the , which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for , 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. 01 Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any job? If yes, please explain. 02 I understand that 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. If there are any periods of time when you were not employed, you must also list those periods on your employment application. A resume cannot be substituted for completing work history and education sections of the employment application. Employment application will be considered incomplete and not forwarded. I have read and acknowledge the above. Yes No 03 I understand that it is my responsibility to provide a certified official college transcript within two (2) weeks of employment in the event I am offered a position with the Department of Social Services. Yes No 04 Do you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher? Yes No 05 If (YES), name your major(s) and give the date(s) you received your degree. 06 Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If (YES), please provide state agency. 07 How did you hear about this job? Twitter Facebook State Job Website Friend DSS HR Recruiter Other Required Question Agency State of South Carolina Agency Department of Social Services Address 1535 Confederate Avenue Extension Columbia, South Carolina, 29201 Phone 803-898-7315 ext. 2 The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.