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Job description
Salary: $53,142.00 - $71,706.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number:
Agency: Department of Social Services
Division: State Director
Opening Date: 09/18/2026
Closing Date: 9/27/ :59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AH40
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN09
Hiring Range - Min.: $53,142.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $71,706.00
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 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 Regional Prevention Services Coordinator for the Low Country provides regional-level operational support to ensure consistent implementation of South Carolina's evidence-based and evidence-informed prevention service array. The position exist to strengthen regional alignment with statewide prevention goals, promote equitable access to high-quality services, and reinforce fidelity to approved models across counties and providers. By serving as a regional connector between providers, county offices, and central program leadership, the position helps ensure consistent service availability, contribute to continuous quality improvement efforts, and advance the agency's mission to improve outcomes for children and families through effective prevention practices.
Coordinate implementation and utilization of Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) and Child Welfare Service Array programs across assigned regions, ensuring alignment with state and federal requirements, agency policy, model fidelity, and child welfare best practices.
Serve as the primary Low Country regional liaison among county offices and contracted providers, providing consultation, training, coaching, and technical assistance.
Monitor and analyze referral trends, service utilization, provider capacity, engagement, performance measures, and outcomes to identify gaps, barriers, and opportunities for improvement.
Maintain a regular county presence and represent the agency in regional, statewide, and cross-system forums to provide technical assistance, strengthen partnerships, educate stakeholders, and advance prevention-service initiatives.
Identify and resolve barriers impacting referrals, family engagement, and timely service access. Help develop strategies to improve referral completion, service participation, and overall family access to prevention services.
The coordinator supports CQI activities by partnering with CQI/QA, Accountability & Data Research, providers, and county staff to identify emerging issues, gather feedback, review data, and assess outcomes. Using this information, the coordinator helps support group-developed improvement strategies and is responsible for implementing agreed-upon solutions within their region to promote consistency and strengthen service delivery.
Develop and maintain provider partnerships while supporting performance monitoring, contract compliance, sustainability, service accessibility, and resolution of administrative or service-delivery challenges.
Ensure that Personal Identifying Information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared and disposed. Protect the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree or higher in Social Work, Social Welfare, Counseling, Behavioral Science, or Human Services and one (1) year of professional 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 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: 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.
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Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any job? If yes, please explain.
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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. Yes
No
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I understand that by completion and submission of this application, that if I possess educational credentials that qualify me for the available position(s) and in the event I am offered a position with the SC Department of Social Services, I will be required to provide a certified official transcript within two (2) weeks of employment. Yes
No
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If you selected "Yes" that you are a veteran in the Agency-Wide Questions, are you able to provide a Member 4, Service 2-Copy, or NGB22 DD-214? Yes
No
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Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If yes, please provide the state agency/agencies.
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How did you hear about this job opportunity? HR Recruiter
DSS Employee
DSS Internship
Careers Website
Indeed
SCWORKS
College/University Job Portal
Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
Radio/TV/Billboard
Other
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If you selected "Other" or "DSS Employee" in the previous question, please list the source below.
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Have you completed an internship with the SC Department of Social Services? Yes
No
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Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education? High School Diploma or GED
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctorate
None of the above
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Social Work, Social Welfare, Counseling, Behavioral Science, or Human Services? Yes
No
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Do you have at least one (1) year of professional experience? Yes
No
Required Question
Worksite address
columbia, SC, 29228, US
Who can apply
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