Job Description

Posting number: 190616

Department: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Division: Central Office

Job classification: Program Coordinator II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Customer Service, Office and Administrative Support, Program Management

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Program Coordinator II who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health (OMH), SC State Health Campus 400 Otarre Parkway Cayce, SC 29033.

In this position, you will provide oversight of the First Episode Psychosis (FEP) / Navigate Program to ensure fidelity to the model. Offer support to staff who provide consultation for intellectual disabilities and mental health services. Provide administrative support for grant efforts to include the Duke Endowment Grant for Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy. Assist the Child, Adolescent and Families (CAF) Director in the day-to-day operations and communications and linkage with the Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) and the Office of Substance Use Services (OSUS). Identify relevant training for staff and coordinates attendance.

Responsibilities for the Program Coordinator II (First Episode Psychosis (FEP) / Navigate Program) include:

• Develop standardized operational procedures for the First Episode Psychosis (FEP)/Navigate Program and revise as needed.
• Develop a relationship with FEP/Navigate staff, conduct site visits to monitor fidelity, and assist in statewide expansion efforts.
• Establish a relationship with OIDD and OSUS offices, notify staff of opportunties for cross training, and assist in the coordination of training.
• Communicate with center staff providing consultation for intellectual disabilities and mental health services, provide support, and conduct site visits to establish relationships.
• Provide support for grant efforts to include identifying grant opportunties, assistance with reporting, and project planning.
• Establishe relationships with OIDD and OSUS offices, shares relevant cross-training information with CAF.
• Maintain knowledge of statewide OMH programs, operations, and policies and procedures.

Examples of duties

A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Some travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Supplemental information

Post Hire, Employee Must:

• Be able to compose reports, documents, and correspondence is important.
• Be able to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions.
• Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff members and the public.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Use good judgement at all times
• Maintain open communication with BHDD employees, visitors and the general public.
• Work well with established deadlines.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 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 Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 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 here 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 (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  1. State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  2. State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*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.