APS Regional Director – Low Country / 61015756 Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

APS Regional Director – Low Country / 61015756 State of South Carolina – 2.9 Richland County, SC Job Details Full-time $56,210 – $80,105 a year 16 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Parental leave Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Management Social work Master’s degree Public Administration Driver’s License Bachelor’s degree 1 year Senior level Full Job Description Job Responsibilities 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 APS Regional Director – Low Country Regional Director will provide day-to-day direction and management of the Adult Protective Services program to cover the 10 Low Country counties and other counties/regions as needed. This includes direct supervision of the 10 counties and monitoring of the Adult Protective Services intake process. Directs and manages the Adult Protective Services program in an area of the state, and ensures goals to achieve stability and safety of vulnerable adults are met. Interprets policy, procedure, statutes, and federal requirements and assists with development and review of Adult Protective Services policy. Ensures agency strategic plans are implemented; and ensures conformity in the delivery of Adult Protective Services in each county in accordance with state and federal requirements, agency policy and best practice standards. Assists the Director of Adult Protective Services Regional Operations in evaluating Adult Protective Services program performance in the county and area assigned and ensures the development of and monitoring of practice improvement strategies in response to Adult Protective Services performance data, including, but not limited to the results of qualitative and quantitative reviews, push reports, and other ad hoc reports produced both internally and externally. Directs and manages program to assist with unmet results and ensures Adult Protectives Services Program Coordinators have the necessary support to deliver Adult Protective Services within their counties and areas with efficiency and excellence. Maintains contact with designated counties and administers consultation and on-site support (over night travel may be required) to assist county DSS offices on critical cases and other problematic issues/concerns. Assists in the development of training materials, as well as the planning and facilitation of training sessions for Adult Protective Services staff, government agencies, and community partners. Also, represents Adult Protective Services on internal and external committees and builds working relationships with community partners. Maintains knowledge of innovative best practices for working with vulnerable adults by attending educational workshops, conferences, seminars and reviewing publications. Ensures that Personal Identifying Information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared and disposed. Protects the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data. Performs other related job duties as required or requested. Minimum and Additional Requirements A Bachelor’s Degree and three (3) years of experience in any combination of social work, management, business administration, administrative services or public administration. A Master’s degree and one (1) year of experience in any combination of social work, management, business administration, administrative services or public administration. 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 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. The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package that includes: 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

DIVISION

Adult Protective Services / Richland County