Job Description

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From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Under minimal supervision, the Project Coordinator for the South Carolina Child Abuse and Neglect Network(SC-CANN), Department of Pediatrics, USC School of Medicine provides planning, implementation, management, monitoring, supervision, administrative and logistical support for projects between the program director and the state Children’s Advocacy Centers, Children’s Hospitals, and their respective healthcare providers and administrative staff. Demonstrates commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to think proactively and function independently. Proficient in planning and organizing work activities effectively. Requires excellent oral and written communication skills. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working/collaborative relationships. Skilled in project management methodologies and tools. Demonstrated skills with the collection and organization of data. Knowledge of computers, applications, and effective use of Microsoft 365 Office Suite, media, and web search engines. Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Develops and publishes SC-CANN administrative policies. Researches and collects data/information pertaining to child maltreatment, federal and state legislative efforts, and child welfare practices. Prepares findings into summaries and documents suitable for presentation.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Prepares presentations and statistical reports for the statewide functions of the program. Provides oversight and reviews data entry and enhanced reimbursement claims processing.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty
Collaborates with database developer for the management of data collection, queries/reports, and continuous quality improvement programs. Develops tools to capture and process raw data from state healthcare providers, Children’s Advocacy Centers, and Children’s Hospitals.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty
Develops online resources and manages SC-CANN website to disseminate information to participating healthcare providers and state agencies.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty
Provides and maintains updated information on the progress of the program to affiliated participants through an active website and/or electronic/hard-copy communications/newsletter.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Provides oversight and manages the program budget. Provides recommendations and updates the Medical Director, as needed.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Provides oversight and management of the tri-annual SC-CANN Healthcare Provider Roundtables and Case Conferences.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Job Duty
Administers a quarterly peer review. Selects charts for review from the SC-CANN database and collects charts for review. De-identifies collected charts. Distributes charts to reviewing providers. Collects and collates responses for comment by medical director. Distributes review results to examining providers.