• Perform direct child advocacy for victims of abuse/neglect within the assigned judicial circuit on cases 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.
• Maintain current programmatic knowledge of child-specific and hearing related information in assigned caseload. Complete monthly monitoring reports and inputs the data into ETO.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships to include relationships with the Department of Social Services, Family Court and other child serving agencies.
• Assist the coordinator with the supervision/management of volunteers. Volunteer training sessions and recruitment efforts as caseload decreases.
• Complete special projects as assigned by supervisor.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to exercise sound and objective judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive and effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Extensive travel required within the state.
• Employee will be required to attend state staff meetings and staff development trainings.
• Must be computer literate, have strong verbal and writing skills, and possess a strong ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Must have data input experience and good time management skills.
• Must have extensive knowledge of policies, procedures and applicable laws, case management and advocacy.
• Must have the ability to investigate cases and formulate recommendations for the safety and permanency of children involved in abuse/neglect cases.
• Must have a valid South Carolina Driver's license.
• Position may require overnight travel.
• Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends.
• Positions requires routine driver duties.
• Position requires frequent stooping and/or bending.
• Position requires frequent lifting up to 25lbs.
• Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations.