Program Coordinator II (BabyNet Program Coordinator) / 61045506, 61004847

Two (2) Positions Available

The Agency's mission is to be boldly innovative in improving the health and quality of life for South Carolinians.

This position is located in the Bureau of Quality, Richland County. This is an in-office role and not a telecommute or remote position.

Are you the One? We are looking for a BabyNet Program Coordinator who will manage communication with early intervention service coordinators, providers and stakeholders across South Carolina. Under limited supervision of the Part C Statewide Program Manager, the BabyNet Program Coordinator supports the program by monitoring services, offering technical assistance, training, and ensuring program requirements are met, and assists Part C Statewide Program Manager with written state and federal reports, as needed.• Assists with programmatic implementation, including help desk and technical assistance requests.

• Manages all aspects of monitoring, technical assistance, and enforcement at local and regional levels, including identification of non-compliance, verification of correction, and related reporting. Works with the Part C Data Manager to ensure validity and reliability of data required for state to local annual determinations of performance. Assists in collecting and reporting information for submission of federal Annual Performance Report (APR) and State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP), as requested.
• Facilitates collaboration between state and local entities, including in-person and virtual meetings of the local early intervention system. Assists with training on Part C policies and procedures for Part C service coordinators and service providers.
• Leads or supports other projects proactively or as assigned by Agency leadership. Continuously engages in process improvement to support Agency, Division, and Bureau-wide strategies, objectives, and initiatives. Collaborates with other team members in research, development, implementation, and evaluation activities for services, projects, and agency initiatives as assigned. Performs other related duties as required.

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.

A bachelor’s degree in public administration, education, early intervention, early childhood special education or related field and a minimum of one (1) year of experience working in the BabyNet program as a service coordinator, service coordination supervisor, or similar position.

Additional Requirements:• Occasional overnight travel.

• Requires holder to drive routinely

• Valid driver's license

• Sitting or standing for long periods of time

• Lifting requirements: 20 lbs.

• In-office role

• Extensive knowledge of state policies and procedures related to Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

• Knowledge of the agency’s mission, programs and objectives.

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.