REPOST Family Success Coach / 61013037

State of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

Special Notice: This is a REPOST -- Previous applicants need not re-apply for this position. 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 Family Success Coach under general supervision and utilizing established, written policies and procedures, works collaboratively with assigned participants to encourage 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 Individual Employment Plan which details a participant's vocational objectives and/or assigns activities which eliminate barriers to attaining objectives. Conducts thorough and interactive family assessments. Provides counseling, 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. Perform 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. Perform Red Cross Shelter duty or other emergency welfare services duties as directed.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma and five (5) or more years of experience in social work or social services programming, preferably with SNAP or TANF involvement.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• The employee must have a high tolerance for noise, irate clients, and sometimes crowded working conditions.
• The employee must be able to travel within the state for the purposes of training, meetings, and meeting with clients.
• Occasional overnight travel will be 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.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with assigned participants to encourage self-sufficiency, financial independence, employment, and self-reliance.
• Manages the progress of an assigned caseload of TANF participants.
• Develops a viable Individual Employment Plan.
• Conducts thorough and interactive family assessments.
• Provides counseling, 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.
• 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.
• 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