Safety Management Director / 61011955

Salary : $83,219.00 - $118,596.00 Annually

Location : Richland County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 173982

Agency : Department of Social Services

Division : Safety & Permanency Management

Opening Date : 02 / 25 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 4 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Class Code : : AH55

Position Number : : 61011955

Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)

Pay Band : Band 9

Hiring Range - Min. : $83,219.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $118,596.00

Opening Date : 02 / 25 / 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.

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 the Office of Safety administers the following Child Welfare Services Programs : Child Protective Services (Intake, Investigations); Family Preservation, Out of Home and Abuse Neglect, Assessment and Planning Team and Human Trafficking Support Team.
• Oversees and administers the state intake hub reporting program, Family Preservation Program, the Out-of-Home Abuse and Neglect program, Human Trafficking Support Team and Assessment and Planning Program.
• Ensures program related policies are developed, reviewed, and updated on a regular basis.
• Provides supervision of staff ensuring they are equipped to effectively perform job responsibilities.
• Using relevant data and reports, implements continuous quality improvement processes toward the achievement of safety, permanency, and well-being for children and families.
• Drafts and compiles strategic and accountability reports related to programs and services administered by the Child Welfare Services Division.
• Provide Child Welfare Services knowledge and expertise to external stakeholders to include but not limited to, serving as a member of the Children's Justice Act Task Force.
• Maintains expert knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and best practice standards related to Child Welfare Services

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A Master's Degree and three (3) years of experience in any combination of social work, management, business administration, administrative services or public administration; or a Bachelor's Degree and five (5) years 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 have a valid driver's license and access to motor vehicle. Ability to enter information into computer. Must have a high tolerance for noise or irate clients. Must be able to travel to attend regional and / or state meetings and training.

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 :

DIVISION : Safety & Permanency Management / 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.

Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any job? If yes, please explain.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If yes, please provide the state agency / agencies.

How did you hear about this job opportunity?

If you selected "Other" or "DSS Employee" in the previous question, please list the source below.

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?

How many years of experience do you have in any combination of social work, management, business administration, administrative services or public administration?

Required Question

Salary : $83,219 - $118,596