Job Overview
This TEMPORARY GRANT position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Central Office 2414 Bull Street, Columbia SC 29201
As the Program Manager I, working under limited supervision, you will direct/supervise administrative staff and teams to support the leadership, guidance, and technical training for staff to fulfill the functions of the program.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Ensures program design is followed within FEMA/SAMSHA and SCDMH guidelines and expectations.
- Provides daily, weekly and as requested reports/presentations on program status and deliverables.
- Ensures counselors are aware of all the disaster related informational resources that are available to the community.
- Have knowledge and experience with Zoom platform and other medias for community forums, education, and public information to ensure counselors engaging the public telephonically or via outreach in a safe and professional manner to provide information, referral and basic disaster counseling.
- Monitors compliance with the standards set forth by FEMA/SAMSHA to include but not limited to attending meetings, converting data, and completing reports requested by the South Carolina Department of Mental Health and the SC Hopes Program.
- Have knowledge and experience with SharePoint program, excel, word, etc.to perform job tasks.
- Establishes with supervisors guidelines, goals, and plans that address the safety, productivity, efficiency, and daily activities/schedules of the counselors.
- Monitors the activities and performance level of the counselors.
- Ensures time and attendance of counselors.
- Submits required daily and weekly reports to management for program evaluation based on data analysis to report out and actions taken to improve program design.
- Actively engages via telephonic, Zoom, and other messaging forums in identifying local contacts, residents, and agencies with whom the counselors may partner and build a productive network. In-State Travel Required.
State Requirements: A bachelor’s degree and relevant program experience.
Agency Requirements: A master’s degree and relevant program experience.
Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex – including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
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 South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
More Information
- Salary Offers $56,000 a year
