Program Coordinator Extension of Foster Care / 61143640
About The 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 Program Coordinator I under general supervision, provides information and other program support functions to enhance services to youth enrolled in the extension of foster care (EFC) program. The primary focus will be on the EFC population by determining IV-E eligibility for youth under the EFC program and completing ongoing reviews, as required. This position will also assist with all IV-E Eligibility reviews. Reviews linked files in CAPSS in order to make IV-E eligibility determinations for youth enrolled in the EFC program. The files may include, but are not limited to, voluntary placement agreements, court orders, wage documents, etc. Assists in completion of IV-E eligibility reviews for all youth in foster care. Will Review CAPSS report on all foster care youth age 17 to ensure current court orders for EFC are obtained. Records eligibility data in the CAPSS system. Develops and maintains a procedural / process manual for EFC (Extension of Foster Care) services. Provides resources of information, technical assistance and training to case managers, supervisors, state office and outside entities regarding policies and procedures for Title IV-E and other related programs. Recommends and implements procedural changes as needed to promote efficiency and maximization of funding and services to clients. Prepares reports, assists in audits and participates in other program management functions as needed. Provides friendly customer service to employees, clients and other agencies personnel. Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of professional experience in social services programs, correctional, education, business administration, general administrative management, or relevant program experience.
- Requires some overnight travel and physical movement of file cases.
- Must have valid driver's license.
- May require use of personal vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Provides information and other program support functions to enhance services to youth enrolled in the extension of foster care (EFC) program.
- Determines IV-E eligibility for youth under the EFC program and completing ongoing reviews, as required.
- Assists with all IV-E Eligibility reviews.
- Reviews linked files in CAPSS in order to make IV-E eligibility determinations for youth enrolled in the EFC program.
- Assists in completion of IV-E eligibility reviews for all youth in foster care.
- Reviews CAPSS report on all foster care youth age 17 to ensure current court orders for EFC are obtained.
- Records eligibility data in the CAPSS system.
- Develops and maintains a procedural / process manual for EFC (Extension of Foster Care) services.
- Provides resources of information, technical assistance and training to case managers, supervisors, state office and outside entities regarding policies and procedures for Title IV-E and other related programs.
- Recommends and implements procedural changes as needed to promote efficiency and maximization of funding and services to clients.
- Prepares reports, assists in audits and participates in other program management functions as needed.
- Provides friendly customer service to employees, clients and other agencies personnel.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
