Job Opportunities with SC Department of Social ServicesMultiple positions available in Midlands Region (Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lexington, McCormick, Richland, Saluda, Union, York). Do you have a passion to provide meaningful contributions to your community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of South Carolina's children, families, and vulnerable adults? If so, the SC Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you!Job duties include:Providing professional legal services and representation for assigned county offices, area adoption offices, and regional Day Care licensing office, including representation in Family Court on issues relative to child protection, foster care, adoption, adult protection and Economic Services.Representing the agency in all matters pertaining to emergency or non-emergency removal of children and vulnerable adults, termination of parental rights, inspection warrants, in-home protective services, permanency planning, judicial review of children or adults receiving services and any appeals resulting from such actions.Timely preparing, filing and serving or ensuring the timely preparation, filing and service of all pleadings, motions, orders, notices, rules to show cause, and other court documents related to representation of the agency.Conducting case staffing meetings for the purpose of analyzing the legal status of the cases and advising staff on agency legal matters. Preparing cases for court by conducting and responding to discovery, interviewing, and preparing witnesses and reviewing agency documentation and reports from other sources.Complying with agency policy, state and federal law with respect to representing the agency in permanency planning hearings and termination of parental rights.Complying with agency policy, state and federal law regarding the provision of notice of legal proceedings to appropriate parties to agency actions.Utilizing or ensuring the utilization of the Legal Case Management System for legal operations and documentation of legal activity in cases.Establishing and maintaining professional network and attending training sessions in order to enhance individual professionalism. Reviewing legislation, statutory changes, and case law decisions and advising staff about the law. Participating in regular agency meetings to discuss and analyze outcomes and determine areas needed for improvement. Conducting in house training for other staff members.Will be required to perform Red Cross shelter/emergency response duties as directed.Minimum and additional requirements include:A Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school and three (3) years experience as a practicing attorney.Necessary special requirement: Must be a member of the SC BAR.
Experience as a DSS Attorney preferred.SPECIAL NOTICE: Resumes can be submitted in lieu of filling out the online application, all agency supplemental questions are required and must be completed for the application to be considered.Additional comments:This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole. "See Resume" is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers. Must possess a valid driver's license. The employee must be able to communicate effectively (written and orally) and write legibly. May be required to work after hours and/or some overnight travel and must be able to lift approximately 15-20 lbs. 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. The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children15 days annual (vacation) leave per year15 days sick leave per year13 paid holidaysPaid Parental LeaveState Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation ProgramsDivision: Office of General Counsel / Midlands Region
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.