Program Coordinator II / Community Support Program (Sumter- Santee-Wateree)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD), 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 (BHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Santee-Wateree MHC, 801 N. Pike West, Sumter, SC 29153.

Under limited supervision, you will plan, implement, coordinate, and supervise the operations and staff of the Community Support Services program. Perform program coordination of IPS, Community and Home Share services. Serve as the CARF Accreditation Coordinator for the Center. All services and documentation will be provided in compliance with OMH/ BHDD corporate compliance policy, QA, CARF, HIPAA and transcultural standards.

Responsibilities for the Program Coordinator II:• Coordinate services and provide oversight of programs in the Community Support Services program. Cultivate and sustain strategic partnerships with local service providers to enhance the rural continuum of care and bridge any service gaps.

• Oversee and advance the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and Homeshare programs.
• Serve as the Center’s CARF compliance and accreditation specialist: establish ongoing quality assurance protocols and ensure adherence to all CARF, HIPAA, QA, OMH/ BHDD, Local, State, and Federal laws.
• Monitor, document and report to Executive Director-/Senior Leadership ongoing compliance initiatives and outcomes. Provide compliance report to Board of Directors annually.
• Direct and manage the Center’s CARF accreditation system. Coordinate and provide training for the Center on CARF compliance and certification standards, policies and procedures, Center wide.
• Participates in Management Team and other decision-making processes of the Center. Respond to requests for information requests from employees and public entities as directed.

A bachelor’s degree and relevant program experience. Additional Requirements: • Ability to operate non-adaptive vehicles.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. Ability to complete MAPS training.

• Ability to travel throughout the Santee-Wateree MHC catchment area as directed.

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

• Experience with program management .

Post hire, employees must demonstrate: • Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to the area of mental health.

• Ability to exercise judgement and discretion.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of mental Health 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 *• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)

• 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.