Salary: $45,530.00 – $84,241.00 Annually
Location : Florence County, SC
Job Type: FTE – Full-Time
Job Number: 154894
Agency: Department of Social Services
Division: Adult Protective Services
Opening Date: 09/01/2023
Closing Date: 9/15/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code:: AH40
Position Number:: 61015272
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday – Friday (8:30 – 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 6
Hiring Range – Min.: $45,530.00
Hiring Range – Max.: $64,885.00
Opening Date: 09/01/2023
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from DSS Human Resources will be made through electronic mail, unless otherwise indicated.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
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:
- The Adult Centered Planning (ACP) Coordinator will provide an array of engagement services, as assigned, for a specific region of the state. This role will be key in the development and implementation of the Agency’s ACP practice region wide, utilizing supportive decision-making techniques and a person-centered approach.
- Provides an array of Adult Advocacy Engagement and Planning services through preparation, planning, and facilitation of adult centered planning meetings (ACPMs) in assigned region and provides coverage as needed to other regions.
- Identify/Assess the need for adult centered planning meetings, develop and monitor ACPM referral process, and hold pre-meetings with adults to prepare them for the ACPMs.
- Documents the ACPMs accurately in CAPSS.
- Supports the data collection and tracking of ACPMs in assigned region and participates in outcome reporting processes to ensure agency and division objectives are met, including implementing feedback loops and participating in QA related activities and reporting.
- Participates in the development of adult engagement policy and practices for ACP and as requested trains APS case managers, team leaders, team coordinators and state level staff on engagement practices.
- Performs job delivery and performance of job duties with positive and appropriate customer service delivery to the clients, the public and co-workers as an integral requirement.
- Will be required to perform Red Cross shelter/emergency response duties as directed.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Agency Requirements:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, or Behavioral Science and one (1) year of professional experience in Human Services or Social Service programs.
A Bachelor’s Degree in any other field and two (2) years of professional experience in Human Services or Social Service programs.
A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, or Behavioral Science.
A Master’s Degree in any other field and one (1) year of professional experience in Human Services or Social Service programs.
Supervisory experience may be required.
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, May require some overnight travel.
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, Vison, 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: Adult Protective Services / Florence County
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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Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any job? If (YES), please explain.
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I understand that supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation will result in 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 submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. The employment application may be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded. I have read and acknowledge the above.
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- No
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I understand that by completion and submission of this application, that if I possess educational credentials that qualify me for the available DSS positions, I will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if selected for the position. Yes
- Yes
- No
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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
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If you selected “Yes” that you are a Veteran, are you able to provide a Member 4, Service 2-Copy, or NGB22 DD-214? Yes
- Yes
- No
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Please select your current academic status:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- Doctorate
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Please provide your major(s) and give the date(s) you received your degree.
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Do you have at least two (2) years of experience in Social Services (Ex: case management, teaching, counseling, determining eligibility for programs)?
- Yes
- No
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Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If (YES), please provide the state agency.
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How did you hear about this job opportunity?
- State Career Website
- DSS HR Recruiter / Employee
- Radio/TV/Billboard Advertisement
- Friend
- Other
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