• Job Description

  Req#: 4830724
  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 Service s has the right job opportunity for you!
  
  Job Duties:
  • The Florence County Director II plans, organizes and directs the operation of a County Department of Social Services (DSS) office operations ensuring a positive work environment. Must be accountable for the financial operations, personnel practices, and delivery of services to clients through Human Service Programs and Economic Services Programs. Maintains working relationships with other service providers and presents a positive image of the agency in the community. Works under the direction of the Child Welfare Services Regional Director for Human Services.
  
  
  • Manages the staff that administers Human Services Programs. Coordinates Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services and Foster Care Program ensuring that policy and procedures are adhered to.
  
  
  • Manages the staff that administers Economic Services Programs. Coordinates Family Independence and SNAP Programs ensuring that policy and procedures are adhered to.
  
  
  • Ensure the proper management, expenditure and record keeping of funds in order to maintain fiscal accountability. Prepares a budget for State and County funds.
  
  
  • Promotes and maintains positive agency communications with County Legislative Delegation, Foster Care Review Board, Guardian Ad Leitem, County Advisory Board, County Government and other community partners.
  
  
  • Approves or disapproves all personnel actions. Approves or disapproves all expenditures of all funds.
  
  
  • Works to improve county DSS resources. Plans and coordinates activity with local county government regarding facility needs and other budgeted services provided by the county.
  
  
  • Responds to complaints and inquiries.
  
  
  • Participates and serves on various civic/county/regional boards and other community activities which have a direct relationship to DSS. Coordinates County Advisory Board meetings is applicable.
  
  
  • Ensures that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, assessed, gathered, shared and disposed. Protects the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data.
  
  
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
  
  A Bachelor's D egree 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.
  
  Selected position may require supervisory experience.
  
  Must have and maintain a valid driver's license while employed in this position. 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.
  
  May require some overnight travel. A valid driver's license is required.
  
  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 : Child Welfare Services / Florence County

• About the company

  South Carolina (/ˌkærəˈlaɪnə/) is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States.

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