Salary: $45,530.00 - $84,241.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 163752
Agency: Department of Social Services
Division: Office of Strategic Planning & Innovation
Opening Date: 04/11/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Class Code:: AH40
Position Number:: 61129657
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 6
Hiring Range - Min.: $45,530.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $64,885.00
Opening Date: 04/11/2024
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 Service s has the right job opportunity for you!
Job Duties:

• The Policy Program Coordinator II provides technical assistance to functional areas in the policy development process and is responsible for the coordination of policy, forms, work aids, and other related aspects of policy. The Policy Coordinator drafts and refines the Agency's policies in an effort to provide and maintain clear, useful, and accessible guidance for Agency staff, ensuring policy is driven by the Agency's mission and reinforces the Agency's guiding principles and values.

• Responds to gaps in policy knowledge and usability by refining policy and/or engaging with functional areas as needed.

• Engages with subject-matter experts to identify vision and requirements for policy refinements, providing guidance to subject-matter experts when requested using best practice standards as a guide. Communicate these needs and work in collaboration with the policy staff to create and update policy.

• Develops, implements, and maintains a tracking mechanism for the policy cycle accessible to internal SCDSS staff to include tracking of revisions, publication, archiving of policies and forms.

• Plans and implements evaluation measures for policy accessibility and policy knowledge by Agency staff.

• Maintains knowledge of forms and policy needs across the Agency.

• Drafts and refines policy, to align with subject matter experts' vision, federal and state requirements, and with the Agency's mission and values.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ensure 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 Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty/services as directed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree and experience with policy, technical writing, or other relevant experience.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, procedures and best practices related to social services programs. Excellent problem solving and analytic skills. Ability to compose and refine professional, directive documents. Ability to organize, embed links, and publish professional PDFs, Ability to demonstrate organizational agility and the ability to navigate a fast-paced environment.
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. Occasional travel is required throughout the state and regional offices.
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 : Office of Strategic Planning and Innovation / 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 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.

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• 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 DSS positions, I will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if selected for the position.

• Yes
• No

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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

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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

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Please indicate you level of education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate

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Please provide your major(s) and give the date(s) you received your degree.
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Do you have experience with policy, technical writing, or other relevant experience?

• Yes
• No

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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 opportunity?

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

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