Bridge Navigator / 61012371 Position Available In Anderson, South Carolina

Bridge Navigator / 61012371

Salary
$38,985.00

• $55,559.00 Annually
  Location Anderson County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  173892
  Agency
  Department of Social Services
  Division
  Human Services
  Opening Date
  02/24/2025
  Closing Date
  3/3/2025 3:12 PM Eastern
  Residency Requirement
  No

Class Code:

AH35

Position Number:

61012371

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday (8:30
• 5:00)
  Pay Band
  Band 5
  Hiring Range
• Min.
  $38,985.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$55,559.00
Opening Date
02/24/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from DSS Human Resources will be made through electronic mail, unless otherwise indicated.
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

DESCRIPTION

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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.

Job Duties:

The Bridge Navigator Coordinator performs transitional support and planning in the Extension of Foster Care (EFC) State Program in accordance with DSS Policy, Mission and GPS Practice Model. Utilize youth centered approach to engage and partner with teens and older youth utilizing adolescent and emerging adult development, the impact of trauma, and methods/strategies to support young adult’s capacity to thrive and to provide a continuum of care in the areas of life skills development, stability, safety, permanency,and well-being. Broker community partnerships and serve as a resource navigator. Ensure federal compliance for transition planning for age 17, age 18, and EFC enrolled young adults. Performs on-call duties.
Teams to collaborate with designated county foster care staff and regional EFC staff on a monthly basis to ensure teen/young adults ages 17 until 21st birthday receive access to all assessment tools, including Transition Planning and CFTM Transitional Teaming, to collaboratively develop an individualized and strength based partnership with the young adult. Provide training and technical assistance to county and regional staff, providers, resource parents, and young people on appropriate planning, documentation, and provision of services.
Attends Transition Plan Meeting and support facilitation prior to 17th and 18th birthday, supports transition planning, encourages EFC enrollment. Inform Chafee, ETV, YEA!, and EFC benefits. Supports CM with transition age youth services including relational permanency, education success, career pathway supports.
Child Family Team Meeting (CFTM) facilitator trained to led EFC transitional teaming for every 6 month reviews and on going problem solving.
Provides Service Navigation by identifying community resources, assist with referral or application processes, obtaining timely, essential, and appropriate support resources based on the young adult’s assessment and plan. Follow up with received services, and ensure connection is solidified to the support services. Authentically engages with teen/young adults and provide ongoing assistance, training and transition support to teens/young adults that are receiving continuum of care services. Provide assistance, training and support to all young adults that choose to pursue goals, including life skills development, academic, vocational programs, employment, transportation, and housing stability. Utilize a teaming approach with staff, providers, and teen/young adults to ensure cross collaboration.
Maintains child welfare certification. Completes 20 hours of mandated training courses AND adolescent training track. Attend all required trainings and webinar for further professional development of this role.
Maintains an active routine of self-care and pursues support when necessary to minimize the threat of secondary trauma to physical and mental health. Understands the impact of trauma on families and secondary trauma on child welfare staff and applies principles to support families and staff.
Perform Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty/services as directed.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A Bachelor’s Degree and relevant program experience.
Preferred Qualifications
A 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. Prefer child welfare experience.
A Master’s Degree and one (1) years of professional experience in social services programs, correctional, education, business administration, general administrative management, or relevant program experience.
Additional Comments
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 be able to travel statewide for the purpose of trainings and meetings, to include possible overnight travel. A valid driver’s license is 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.
The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:
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

Division:

Child Welfare Services / Anderson County Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
Department of Social Services
Address
1535 Confederate Avenue Extension
Columbia, South Carolina, 29201
Phone
803-898-7315 ext. 2
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