REPOST ES Family Success Coach / 61012353

State of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

42d

About The Position

Do you have a passion to provide meaningful work in the community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults? Then the South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you. Special Notice: This is a REPOST -- Previous applicants need not re-apply for this position. Job Duties: The Family Success Coach works collaboratively with assigned participants to coach them to achieving self-sufficiency, financial independence, employment, and self-reliance for the purposes of helping individuals achieve stability and strengthening families. Manages the progress of an assigned caseload of TANF participants as they complete activities that will strengthen their ability to obtain or maintain employment and ultimately, result in self-sufficiency. In conjunction with assigned participants, develops a viable Participant Plan for Success which details a participant's vocational objectives and/or assigns activities which eliminate barriers to attaining objectives. Provides coaching to guide families through a comprehensive evaluation. Provides coaching, referrals, and advice to support the academic, personal, and social development of assigned TANF caseload. Maintains organization and documentation of assigned caseload in accordance with written policies and procedures. The organization and documentation of case work is completed in CHIP, PATS, and SCOSA. Enters critical information into the state system of record and documents cases according to provided written guidelines and policy. Performs other related duties as required and/or directed. Understands and exercises data security and confidentiality in the transfer, disclosure, and management of all client and employee personal information. Performs Red Cross Shelter duty or other emergency welfare services duties as directed.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma and five (5) years of experience in Social Work or Social Services programming, preferably with SNAP or TANF involvement.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Individuals must comply with necessary field work assignments.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• The Family Success Coach works collaboratively with assigned participants to coach them to achieving self-sufficiency, financial independence, employment, and self-reliance for the purposes of helping individuals achieve stability and strengthening families.
• Manages the progress of an assigned caseload of TANF participants as they complete activities that will strengthen their ability to obtain or maintain employment and ultimately, result in self-sufficiency.
• In conjunction with assigned participants, develops a viable Participant Plan for Success which details a participant's vocational objectives and/or assigns activities which eliminate barriers to attaining objectives.
• Provides coaching to guide families through a comprehensive evaluation.
• Provides coaching, referrals, and advice to support the academic, personal, and social development of assigned TANF caseload.
• Maintains organization and documentation of assigned caseload in accordance with written policies and procedures.
• The organization and documentation of case work is completed in CHIP, PATS, and SCOSA.
• Enters critical information into the state system of record and documents cases according to provided written guidelines and policy.
• Performs other related duties as required and/or directed.
• Understands and exercises data security and confidentiality in the transfer, disclosure, and management of all client and employee personal information.
• Performs Red Cross Shelter duty or other emergency welfare services duties as directed.

Benefits

• 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 Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED