Salary: $66,892.00 - $123,763.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 164185
Agency: Department of Social Services
Division: State Director
Opening Date: 04/25/2024
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code:: AH50
Position Number:: 61015308
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 8
Hiring Range - Min.: $66,892.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $75,000.00
Opening Date: 04/25/2024
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.
Job Responsibilities

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 Director of Policy and Engagement is responsible for providing leadership to and oversight of the policy and engagement teams. The position is responsible for providing senior level oversight in the development of a well-informed agency wide policy manual which provides clear, useful, and accessible guidance for Agency staff, ensuring policy is driven by the Agency's mission and other external drivers. This position is also responsible for oversight of systems engagement work with internal and external stakeholders through various engagement strategies to inform system improvement efforts. This position will be responsible for developing and drafting reports, data collection, analysis, and process improvement efforts for all assigned projects and providing strategic recommendations for planning, goal setting, and oversight/administration of contracts.

• Manage the development of an efficient and modern policy development, revision, review, approval, and publishing process and works with functional areas to ensure alignment with both federal and state laws and regulations, best practice standards, and stakeholder feedback. Responding to any FOIA request for policy documents as requested by the Office of General Council and other relevant parties.

• Responsible for the development of assigned state and federal accountability and expenditure reports.

• Conducts periodic audits of policy and practice standards to ensure quality and timely revisions of policy and practice standards.

• Manages assigned contracts, grants, and agreements and closely monitors outcomes, invoices, and other functional and business aspects of the procurement for which this position is responsible.

• Serves as a cross-functional and cross-sectional resource for the agency in leading assigned projects and system improvement initiatives. Assisting with efforts to bring about intended conditions of changes in the agency and community.
• Provides oversight of stakeholder engagement strategies in assigned projects for the agency and communicates utilization data and stakeholder feedback to functional areas to inform policy, practice, and program improvement.

• Will be required to perform Red Cross shelter/emergency response duties as directed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Agency Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree and relevant program experience.
A Masters Degree and four (4) years of relevant experience in policy development, stakeholder engagement, or other relevant 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.
This position will supervise; some travel required which may be occasional overnight travel.
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: Office of Agency Transformation / Richland County
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01

Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any job? If (YES), please explain below.
02

I understand that supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation will result in disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. If there are any periods of time when you were not employed, you must also list those periods on your employment application. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. The employment application may be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded. I have read and acknowledge the above.

• Yes
• No

03

I understand that by completion and submission of this application, that if I possess educational credentials that qualify me for the available DSS positions, I will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if selected for the position.

• Yes
• No

04

I understand that it is my responsibility to provide a certified official college transcript within two (2) weeks of employment in the event I am offered a position with the Department of Social Services.

• Yes
• No

05

If you selected "Yes" that you are a veteran, are you able to provide a Member 4, Service 2-Copy, or NGB22 DD-214?

• Yes
• No

06

Please indicate your level of education:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate

07

Please name your major(s) and give the date(s) you received your degree.
08

Do you have four (4) years or more of experience in any combination of social work, management, business administration, administration services or public administration?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you currently a South Carolina Department of Social Services employee?

• Yes
• No

10

Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If (YES), please provide state agency.
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How did you hear about this job?

• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• State Job Website
• DSS HR Recruiter or Employee
• Radio/TV/Billboard Ad
• Friend
• Other

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