Advocate Supervisor

Salary: $45,300.00 - $77,000.00 Annually
Location : Greenville County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 191322
Agency: Department of Children's Advocacy
Division: Guardian ad Litem
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: 8/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: AH35
Position Number:: 61069694, 611060042, 61089082
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN08
Hiring Range - Min.: $45,300.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $61,100.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
A re you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The SC Department of Children's Advocacy is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Responsibilities of the Advocate Supervisor
THREE VACANCIES:
Under limited supervision provides support, guidance and programmatic supervision to volunteers assigned to advocate in Family Court through the South Carolina Guardian ad Litem Program. The Advocate Supervisor supports office functions necessary for effective volunteer advocacy and assists with recruiting and training new volunteers. The Advocate Supervisor inputs program information as needed into the database for tracking county statistical information. The Advocate Supervisor is responsible for assigning volunteers to child abuse/neglect cases and providing assistance to the volunteers with case management and court preparation. The Advocate Supervisor assists with planning and facilitating continuing education of volunteers. As the Advocate Supervisor, performs direct child advocacy as the court appointed Guardian ad Litem when there is an inadequate pool of volunteers to serve in this capacity.
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion concerning confidential information and case management. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers, co-workers and partner agencies. Ability to perform multiple tasks, prioritize scheduling and organization required. Ability to train and supervise volunteers. Knowledge of computer applications and data entry. Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures.


Employee must be able to work under limited supervision and exercise discretion concerning confidential information; responsible for providing day to day case management, court preparation, supervision and assistance to volunteer advocates; ability to follow directions and leadership of County Director, Regional Staff and State Office Staff; responsible for following the South Carolina statutes applicable to the Guardian ad Litem Program and the Best Practices established for the SCGAL Program.

• Assigns volunteers to children in cases of child abuse/neglect; provides supervision and support to volunteers to ensure compliance with law, policy and program's objectives regarding the best interest of the children. Provides assistance with the preparation for court and court reports and attends hearings with volunteers as required and appropriate.
• Maintains accurate child and case specific information in the database; coordinates the receipt of monthly monitoring reports (MMR) and inputs data into the database while maintaining a tracking system of monthly monitoring reports received.
• Assist with training new and existing volunteers according to program guidelines. Assist with recruiting a diverse and sufficient pool of volunteers so that all cases can be assigned to a volunteer and maintain policy guidelines regarding case assignments to staff and volunteers.
• Performs administrative functions for the county office that promote effective and efficient achievement of program goals and objectives.
• Perform direct child advocacy as the court appointed Guardian ad Litem when there is an inadequate pool of volunteers to serve in this capacity.
• Complete any special assignments or tasks as assigned by County Director.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma and relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered with an approved equivalence by the Division of State Human Resources (DSHR).
• Additional Requirements:
  • Position may require overnight trave.
  • Position may require the employee to work evenings and weekends.
  • Position requires routine driver duties.
  • Position requires frequent lifting: 25 lbs.
  • Position requires non-Essential declaration.
  • Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations.
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
  • Work is performed primarily in an office environment, but travel and field work will be required in areas where there are some risks and hazards that are known, predictable and controllable.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree is preferred.

Additional Comments
The SC Department of Children's Advocacy is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The SC Department of Children's Advocacy offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

1. Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click for additional information.
2. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
3. 15 days sick leave per year
4. 13 paid holidays
5. Paid Parental Leave
6. S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
7. Retirement benefit choices*
   1. State Retirement Plan
   2. State Optional Retirement Program

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
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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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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Do you possess at least a high school diploma and relevant experience?

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Please briefly describe your experience as it relates to this position. Please explain approximately how many years of experience you have?
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Do you possess a valid Class D driver's license, or if you do not already have one, do you have the ability to obtain a Class D driver's license?

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Are you willing to travel overnight?

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Are you willing to complete routine driver duties?

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Do you have the ability to communicate effectively?

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Are you willing to travel for work when required?

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Are you a current Department of Children's Advocacy employee occupying a FTE, time-limited, temporary grant, or temporary position?

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