Program Coordinator ; Spartanburg Internal

Position: Program Coordinator I (Spartanburg) - 61160043 - Internal
Salary: $45,300.00 - $77,000.00 Annually
Location : Spartanburg County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 185333
Agency: Department of Children's Advocacy
Division: Guardian ad Litem
Opening Date: 02/17/2026
Closing Date: 3/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: AH35
Position Number::
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Work Schedule:

: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN
08
Hiring Range - Min.: $45,300.00
Opening Date: 02/17/2026
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
Are 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.
FOR CONSIDERATION OF INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
Under limited supervision, the Program Coordinator I is responsible for casework, court preparation and court attendance for cases in which there is no volunteer Guardian ad Litem appointed. The Program Coordinator I must operate in accordance with the best practices and policies of the South Carolina Guardian ad Litem Program. Additional responsibilities to include training and public relations components as the needs of the circuit county changes.

Responsibilities of the Program Coordinator I:

• Performs direct advocacy for victims of abuse/neglect within the assigned judicial circuit on cases to ensure compliance with law, policy and program's objectives regarding the best interest of children until such time a volunteer Guardian ad Litem can be appointed. Direct advocacy may also include courtesy visits for staff members and volunteers in other counties.
• Maintains current programmatic knowledge of child-specific and hearing related information in assigned caseload. Completes monthly monitoring reports and inputs the data into database. Maintain accurate case files.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships to include relationships with the Department of Social Services, Family Court and other child serving agencies.
• Assists the coordinator with the supervision/management of volunteers, volunteer training sessions and recruitment efforts as caseload decreases.
• Completes any special assignments or tasks as assigned by supervisor.

This job will require travel throughout the state. The applicant must possess a valid South Carolina driver's license and reliable vehicle and must be able to drive.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma 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 travel.
• Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends.
• Position requires routine driver duties.
• Position requires frequent lifting: 25 lbs.
• Position requires conditionally essential declaration.
• Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations.

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:

Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click for additional information.

• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• Retirement benefit choices*
• State Retirement Plan
• 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.
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