Salary: $38,985.00 - $72,134.00 Annually Location : Beaufort County, SC Job Type: FTE - Full-Time Job Number: 169689 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services Division: Eligibility, Enrollment, and Member Services (EEMS) Opening Date: 11/04/2024 Closing Date: 11/19/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Class Code:: AH35 Position Number:: 61060890 Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00) Pay Band: Band 5 Hiring Range - Min.: $38,985.00 Hiring Range - Max.: $38,985.00 Opening Date: 10/03/2024 EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application not being referred. Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Job Responsibilities*This position is a re-post. Previous applicants do not need to re-apply.*The Agency's mission is to be boldly innovative in improving the health and quality of life for South Carolinians. This is position is located in BabyNet, Beaufort County.Are you the One? We are looking for a Program Coordinator I who is responsible for conducting an eligibility evaluation that includes but not limited to; detailed interviews, history taking, observation, and assessment/evaluation in order to make an eligibility determination for the BabyNet program. This process must occur within 25 days of the referral date. Promotes program awareness within the community. The holder of this position may be eligible to telecommute. If telecommuting is approved by management, the employee will be required to maintain all accuracy and timeliness standards as well as meeting individual goals. If accuracy and timeliness standards are not maintained, and individual goals are not met the telecommuting assignment will end.
- Meets with referred clients to complete the BabyNet eligibility evaluation and determination process within the required timeframes established. Enters information into the system of record to process eligibility decisions. Completes the transfer of eligible children to the appropriate ongoing service coordination providers.
- Meets with scheduled clients to conduct the required number of BabyNet eligibility determination meetings per week/month/quarter.
- Completes forms and data systems to update and maintain current, complete, and accurate documentation in the BabyNet Educational records (BRIDGES and ONBASE) following current BabyNet procedures.
- BabyNet eligibility evaluations are completed with the client in its entirety in a professional, courteous manner.
- Adheres to HIPAA, and all federal and state laws regarding privacy, accountability, and reporting instances of lack of compliance properly and timely. Maintains a professional demeanor and communication style, ensuring that communication and interactions with co-workers, supervisors, and beneficiaries is clear, polite, and concise. Participates in customer service and privacy training. Does not breach or otherwise disclose confidential agency, beneficiary, or personnel information and uses appropriate and secured methods of communicating confidential information.
- Attends meetings and training sessions as required. Makes and keeps schedules, completes tasks timely and reports to work timely. Maintains awareness of and complies with all agency policies, to include privacy, confidentiality, standards of conduct, and performance.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE and TGE positions that includes:
- 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.
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.
Minimum and Additional Requirements A bachelor's degree in Child Development, Education, Family and Consumer Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Public Health, Human Services, or other closely related field and one (1) year relevant program experience with children birth to five (5) years old. Additional Requirements:
- Sitting or standing for long periods of time.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledgeable of early childhood development.
- Effective communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with inter and intra agency staff and public and private groups.
- Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Should exemplify professionalism at all times and contribute to good teamwork practices and overall success of the Division.
- Should be able to gather information, identify a need, make decisions, and respond appropriately.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Responsible for adhering to all applicable federal, state, Departmental, Federal Education Record Protection ACT (FERPA), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules and regulations.
- Must have exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Additional Comments 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. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application for qualification purposes. All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from the Office of Human Resources will be through electronic mail. The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services 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. 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. 01 The responses you provide to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Please, thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of your application and the Supplemental Questions. Failure to provide detailed and complete information will result in your application being rejected. Any misrepresentation or omissions will result in your disqualification from employment and/or termination. You may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree with the above.
02 This position has a salary of $38,985. Would still like to be considered for the position?
03 Do you have a bachelor's degree in Child Development, Education, Family and Consumer Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Public Health, Human Services, or other closely related field?
04 Do you have at least one (1) year relevant program experience with children birth to five (5) years old?
05 If Yes, please explain your relevant program experience with children ages birth to five (5) years old. 06 Do you wish to claim Veteran Preference? If yes, you must submit a copy of your DD214 Form with your job application in order to qualify and claim this preference.
07 How did you hear about this career opportunity? Required Question