Safety Management Director / 61011955

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, theSC Department of Social Serviceshas the right job opportunity for you!

Job Duties:

• The Director of the Office of Safety Management administers the following Child Welfare Services Programs: Child Protective Services (Intake, Investigations); Family Preservation, Out of Home and Abuse Neglect, SC Central Registry of Abuse and Neglect; Assessment and Planning Team and Trafficking Support Team.

• Oversees and administers the state intake hub reporting program, Family Preservation Program, the Out-of-Home Abuse and Neglect program, Central Registry Unit, Human Trafficking Support Team and Assessment and Planning Program. 

• Ensures program related policies are developed, reviewed, and updated on a regular basis. 

• Provides supervision of staff ensuring they are equipped to effectively perform job responsibilities. 

• Using relevant data and reports, implements continuous quality improvement processes toward the achievement of safety, permanency, and well-being for children and families. 

• Drafts and compiles strategic and accountability reports related to programs and services administered by the Child Welfare Services Division. 

• Provides Child Welfare Services knowledge and expertise to external stakeholders to include but not limited to, serving as the State Security Officer Liaison and member of the Children's Justice Act Task Force. 

• Maintains expert knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and best practice standards related to Child Welfare Services.

A Master's Degree and three (3) years of experience in any combination of social work, management, business administration, administrative services or public administration; or a Bachelor's Degree and five (5) years of experience in any combination of social work, management, business administration, administrative services or public administration.

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