Team Leader

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 CFTM Team Leader is responsible for providing supervision, support and oversight to a team of Child and Family Team (CFT) facilitators. This position ensures consistent facilitator led CFTMs are held at critical decision points to support the overall goals of Child Welfare Services. Supervises, mentors, and evaluates CFTM Facilitators and Administrative Assistants to ensure CFTM program objectives are met. Provide regular one to one check-ins with staff. Perform on-call duties and provide support for on-call CFTM facilitators. Oversees the day-to-day CFTM requirements of staff, including but not limited to timeliness of facilitation, completion and distribution of CFTM summary, documentation of all work into CAPSS, and prioritizing family and youth voice in the CFTM. Utilize data reports and spreadsheets to inform practice and guide improvements. Engages and works collaboratively with child welfare staff, families and other professionals to promote CFTM practice. Respond timely and professionally to constituent inquiries. Participates in regional leadership meetings as requested and contribute to organizational strategy related to CFT practices and policies. Participates in hiring and training of all newly assigned facilitators and administrative assistants. Complete performance and practice evaluations on direct reports as required and upon request for level ascension. Timely submit evaluations for level ascension and EPMS evaluations. Ensures personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared and disposed. Protects the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data. Other duties as assigned. A Bachelor's Degree and three (3) years of experience in any combination of human services, counseling, psychology, marriage and family therapy, social work, or education. A Master's Degree and one (1) year of experience in any combination of counseling, social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or education. 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. Benefits 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: Family & Community Services / Richland County #J-18808-Ljbffr