Awendaw-McClellanville Fire Department — Awendaw, SC
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Awendaw-McClellanville Fire Department in Awendaw, South Carolina is hiring for Peer Support Coordinator - EMS. The posted pay is $24–$32 an hour (about $49,920–$66,560 a year at full time). Applications close November 8, 2026 — 5 days from now. Stated requirements: Driver's license (at application); High school / GED (required).
Among 47 current South Carolina postings on Driftsmoke with a listed salary, this top-of-range pay is higher than 81% of them; the median among them is $52,000/yr.
Awendaw-McClellanville Fire Department has 8 stations. Operational crews work a 48/96 schedule. Pension: state_public_safety. ISO rating Class 4.
Awendaw-McClellanville Fire Department is a combination career and volunteer department protecting 365 square miles of unincorporated Charleston County north of Mount Pleasant, operating seven stations on a 48/96 schedule with an ISO Class 4 rating.
Awendaw-McClellanville Fire Department has 4 other current openings on Driftsmoke. Department page, openings and history →
Summary by Driftsmoke from the official bulletin and department records; the full posting follows below.
| Driver's license | At application |
| High school / GED | Required |
The EMS Peer Support Coordinator position offers an opportunity to build a program from the ground up, establishing the foundation for a meaningful first responder-oriented peer support program for all Charleston County EMS personnel and staff.
The motto of Charleston County EMS is “We Care”. We are an EMS system that relies on Innovation, Trust, Compassion, Respect and Dedication to provide empathetic and compassionate customer service and excellent medical care to our community of citizens and visitors. If you have the commitment to help others and want to have a career that makes a difference, now is your opportunity to join one of the finest EMS departments in the nation.
Charleston County offers a full complement of benefits including:
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HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $24.25 - $31.76
The closing date for applications is Sunday, November 8, 2026 AT 11:59PM.
** ** ## Duties and Responsibilities The position will manage and administer a first responder-oriented peer support program for Charleston County EMS. They will serve as a resource and advocate for supporting our EMS providers and staff, developing peer support program procedures and programs, as well as coordinating communication and response for critical incidents/debriefings. This position requires a team player with strong analytical skills that can safeguard confidential information and disclose it only as authorized or specifically required. The ability to establish and maintain employee trust through strict confidentiality, professional integrity, and sound judgement is essential. ## Minimum Qualifications - High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Public Administration preferred - Minimum of two (2) years or more of experience in peer support or counseling; experience counseling first responders preferred - Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a public safety agency - Peer Support Specialist certification preferred - OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work - SC driver’s license with clean driving record - Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical/drug screening, and a background screening
Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to: