Handle With Care Program Coordinator II – 61156462 Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Handle With Care Program Coordinator II

• 61156462
  
  Salary
  $46,655.00
• $86,321.00 Annually
  Location Richland County, SC
  Job Type
  Temporary Grant
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  173859
  Agency
  Department of Children’s Advocacy
  Opening Date
  02/26/2025
  Closing Date
  3/13/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

All applicants must apply online.

Class Code:

AH40

Position Number:

61156462

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday (8:30
• 5:00)
  Pay Band
  Band 6
  Hiring Range
• Min.
  $46,655.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$86,321.00
Opening Date
02/20/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Job Responsibilities
Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.
Responsibilities of the

Handle With Care Program Coordinator II:

Employee’s job purpose is to increase the Handle with Care Model in Upstate Counties. Employee will engage in creating, building, and sustaining relationships within communities to increase awareness of available resources and services within the State of South Carolina. Employee will engage in data collection to measure the position’s efficacy regarding county and stakeholder participation. Employee must have experience and demonstrate aptitude regarding administrative tasks, relationship-building, effective communication, public speaking, and data-capturing. Employee will further the Agency’s vision and mission through collaboration with stakeholders, community members, and the State HWC Coordinator. With general supervision of the System Improvement Director, the HWC Coordinator will be tasked with serving as the primary point of contact for the HWC program in the Upstate Region. Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners and community members to ensure effective collaboration and support for the HWC initiative and raising awareness of current and available resources in South Carolina. Employee will represent the HWC program at regional meetings, conferences, and other events as needed. Employee will attend community events to promote available resources and services in the State of South Carolina. Employee will collect, analyze, and report on data related to program performance and outcomes, providing regular updates to the statewide HWC Team. Employee will thoughtfully identify opportunities for program expansion and enhancement based on evaluation findings.
The HWC Upstate Coordinator will be responsible for the operational success of the Handle with Care (HWC) Program within the Upstate region (Anderson, Oconee, Greenville, Pickens, Spartanburg, Cherokee, Laurens, Greenwood, Abbeville, and Union Counties). This role ensures seamless team support, program implementation, quality control, and evaluation at the regional level. The position requires close coordination with law enforcement, educational boards, school personnel, mental health professionals, social services agencies, and other systemic and community resource providers at both the state and local levels. The coordinator will work in collaboration with the statewide HWC Team to maintain and expand the initiative across the region. The Handle with Care Coordinator will engage in creating, building, and sustaining relationships within communities to increase awareness of available resources and services and will engage in a variety of community events to promote services.
Coordinate the implementation of the HWC program across the Upstate region, ensuring alignment with statewide goals and objectives. Oversee the delivery of HWC services, including training, support, and resources to law enforcement, schools, and community partners. Monitor program activities to ensure they meet established standards and deliver intended outcomes. Collect data and compile monthly reports from all participating partners to track progress and outcomes.
Cultivate existing relationships with key stakeholders and service providers, ensuring sufficient space, resources, and access to services for identified children and families. Develop and establish new relationships to support both existing and developing HWC projects. Serve as the primary point of contact for the HWC program in the Upstate region, liaising with law enforcement, school personnel, child welfare agencies, and other stakeholders. Display information, speak at community-based events, and participate in outreach activities to further the goal of regional HWC implementation. Guide the HWC program through complex systems and negotiate community-based agreements for effective implementation.
Provide leadership and support to regional HWC team members, fostering a collaborative and effective working environment. Recruit, develop, encourage, support, and retain individuals and teams that further the goals of HWC in the Upstate region. Maintain a consistent presence in regional organizations and schools, actively developing and implementing the HWC program. Facilitate regular team meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and strategies for improvement. Develop and implement strategies that maximize synergies and promote cohesion among multi-disciplinary program areas.
Assumes primary responsibility for identifying and attending community events in the Upstate region. Employee will build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and community members to identify and raise awareness about available services in the State of South Carolina and will ensure the community and stakeholders know how to connect to these resources. Perform other duties as required or directed. This is a grant position related to the Department of Children’s Advocacy and University of South Carolina School of Medicine Disability Resources contract wherein the DCA is authorized to hire an employee to fulfill certain requirements associated with a “Handle With Care” grant secured by the USCSOM. The grant and contractual period end September 30, 2026.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree and professional experience with child welfare, investigations, education, or other related field.

Additional Requirements:

Position may require overnight travel.
Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends.
Position requires routine driver duties.
Position requires frequent stooping and/or bending.
Position requires up-to-date certification(s).
Position requires essential declaration.
Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations.
This job will require travel throughout the state. The applicant must possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license and reliable vehicle and must be able to drive independently throughout the state.
Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

Demonstrated knowledge of law and policy regarding child-serving agencies’ services and programs, a master’s degree of Social Work, and two years of experience working with high-performance, collaborative, and constructive environments. Demonstrated success in team participation, developing, and operationalizing innovative programs.
Additional Comments
The Department of Children’s Advocacy is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Employer
State of South Carolina

THE LANGUAGE USED IN THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE EMPLOYEE AND THE AGENCY. THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE ANY CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS OR ENTITLEMENTS. THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT, IN WHOLE OR IN PART. NO PROMISES OR ASSURANCES, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, WHICH ARE CONTRARY TO OR INCONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS OF THIS PARAGRAPH CREATE ANY CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT.

JOB

OPPORTUNITIES

ACCOUNT
PRIVACY POLICY
TERMS OF USE
YOUR

PRIVACY CHOICES

ACCESSIBILITY

STATEMENT

Copyright © 2025