CIP Trainer / Court Liaison

Posting Details

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Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number RTF00170PO26 USC Market Title Court Liaison Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156331 Business Title (Internal Title) CIP Trainer / Court Liaison Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division School of Law Department LAW Children's Law Center Anticipated Hiring Range Salary Commensurate with Experience Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

• Standard working schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Type of Staff Position Staff Research Grant (SRGP) Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other Professional

About USC

About University of South Carolina

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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South Carolina Retirement Yes State Insurance Programs Yes Annual Leave Yes Sick Leave Yes

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

• The selected candidate will create and organize training programs for Guardians ad Litem and Court Appointed Special Advocates in child abuse and neglect cases and for other child protection legal professionals.
• The candidate will also serve as a court liaison in selected counties.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 1 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

• Strongly prefer experience in the South Carolina family court system, curriculum development, and training.
• Degree to be in a related field.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of state and federal laws related to child welfare and familiarity with DSS policy and procedures. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to establish effective working relationships with judges, lawyers, court personnel, including clerks of court and their staff, and agency staff. Must have technological skills sufficient to enter case history information into a data tracking system. Ability to read, understand, and create (when necessary) basic statistical reports related to child welfare data.
• Must have thorough knowledge of the family court process in child protection cases.Must be familiar with responsibilities of guardians ad litem and attorneys in child abuseand neglect cases. Must have working knowledge of state and federal laws relating tochild welfare and familiarity with
• DSS policy and procedures. Must have excellentorganizational and communications skills.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Develops and conducts ongoing training for volunteer guardians ad litem in support of the Court Improvement Program strategic plan. Prepares training materials for guardian ad litem program staff, assesses statewide guardian ad litem (GAL) training needs, and coordinates training for GAL program attorneys in collaboration with CLC staff and external trainers.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty

Provides coverage for circuit and county court liaisons during absences or periods of increased workload. Travels to assigned circuit and county court locations throughout the state to review case files, prepare court information sheets, identify issues that could delay court hearings, and observe court proceedings.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 45 Job Duty

Supports implementation of the Court Improvement Program by preparing performance reports, compiling program information, assisting with program evaluation and reporting activities, and supporting other Court Improvement Program initiatives.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty

Performs other related duties as assigned by the Lead Court Liaison or Court Improvement Program Director.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5

Position Attributes

Hazardous weather category Non-Essential Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Position End Date Job Open Date 07/20/2026 Job Close Date 07/31/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by July 31, 2026.

Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/208773 EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have professional experience working in a courtroom setting?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience training Guardians ad Litem?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you familiar with the SC Rules of Civil Procedure?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience coordinating meetings in MS Teams or other online platforms?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter