REPOST Spartanburg County Deputy Director / 61070100

Salary: $77,067.00 - $94,758.00 Annually
Location : Spartanburg County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 190525
Agency: Department of Social Services
Division: County Office-Spartanburg
Opening Date: 09/30/2026
Closing Date: 10/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AH45
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN11
Hiring Range - Min.: $77,067.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $94,758.00

Job Responsibilities
SPECIAL NOTICE: This is a REPOST -- Previous applicants need not re-apply for this position.
Do you have a passion to provide meaningful work in the community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults? Then the South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you.
Job Duties:

• The Spartanburg County Deputy Director provides direct supervision to Child Welfare Program Coordinators. Ensures accountability of program coordinators by conducting case consultations, coaching, trainings, and support in accordance with DSS Policy, Agency Mission and GPS Practice Model. Assists the County Director with the development of plans and strategies to improve performance and practice in Child Welfare.

• Assists the County Director in leading staff and administering Human Services Programs (child welfare services, adult protective services and economic service) by promoting adherence to DSS policies and procedures, agency mission, and GPS Practice Model. Performs on-call duties to support Child Welfare staff.

• Authentically engages child welfare services staff, adult protective services staff, economic services staff, families and other professionals with empathy, respect and leadership.

• Partners with community stakeholders to identify services to meet the needs of the children and families.

• Effectively communicates and educates families, stakeholders and the community on DSS mission, procedures and practices.

• Promotes fidelity to policy and procedures by facilitating monthly meetings with direct reports, reviewing data reports, monitoring policy changes, ensuring staff attendance in mandatory trainings, and conducting periodic case reviews to ensure quality practice.

• Assists the County Director with the facilitation of staff meetings to include, all staff meeting, county leadership meetings, and weekly huddles that focus on performance measures and data trends. Assists the County Director in the development of plans and strategies to improve performance and practice to include coaching and coordinating trainings.

• Promotes timely permanency by assisting Program Coordinators and County Attorneys with identifying and addressing legal barriers that impact timely permanency and legal proceedings.

• Responds timely and professionally to constituent inquiries from the public and families to problem solve and bring resolution to inquiries.

• Provides Child Welfare Program Coordinators with EPMS planning and evaluation; coaches Program Coordinators in areas for growth and improvement to ensure supervisor is successful in understanding and caring out job task, assists Program Coordinators and County director in addressing under performance issues with staff, and participates in hiring and training of all new employees.

• Maintains Child Welfare certification, completes at minimum 20 training hours yearly. Maintains an active routine of self-care and pursues support when necessary to minimize the threat of secondary trauma to physical and mental health. Applies trauma informed principles when work with Child Welfare staff and families.

• Ensures that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared and disposed. Protects the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data.

• Performs Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duties/services as directed. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree and four (4) years of experience in any combination of social work, management, business administration, administrative services or public administration.

A Master's degree and two (2) years of experience in any combination of social work, management, business administration, administrative services or public administration.
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 and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle. Individuals must comply with necessary field work assignments.
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 Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

DIVISION: Child Welfare Services / Spartanburg County
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01

Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any job? If yes, please explain.
02

I understand that supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation will result in disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. If there are periods of time when you were not employed, you must also list those periods on your employment application. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. The employment application may be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded. I have read and acknowledge the above.

• Yes
• No

03

I understand that by completion and submission of this application, that if I possess educational credentials that qualify me for the available position(s) and in the event I am offered a position with the SC Department of Social Services, I will be required to provide a certified official transcript within two (2) weeks of employment.

• Yes
• No

04

If you selected "Yes" that you are a veteran in the Agency-Wide Questions, are you able to provide a Member 4, Service 2-Copy, or NGB22 DD-214?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If yes, please provide the state agency/agencies.
06

How did you hear about this job opportunity?

• HR Recruiter
• DSS Employee
• DSS Internship
• Careers Website
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• SCWORKS
• College/University Job Portal
• Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
• Radio/TV/Billboard
• Other

07

If you selected "Other" or "DSS Employee" in the previous question, please list the source below.
08

Have you completed an internship with the SC Department of Social Services?

• Yes
• No

09

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

10

How many years of experience do you have in social work, management, business administration, administrative services or public administration?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years - Less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

Required Question