SC DSS Honors 2025 October Employees of the Month

October 31, 2025 -- The South Carolina Department of Social Services Employee of the Month program recognizes staff whose work exemplifies our core principles: Competence, Courage and Compassion.

The seven most recently selected were: Shantaye Williams, Child Welfare Service Division, Lowcountry Region; Charlene Simpson, Economic Service Division, Dorchester County; Jasmine Flemister, Family & Community Services Division, Colleton County; Michelle Webb, Child Support Services Division, Midlands Region; Halondra Scott, Finance Services Division, State Office; Keviyana Jones, Adult Advocacy Services Division, Spartanburg County; and Resa Dorton, Office of General Counsel, Darlington County.

Staff selected for the Employee of the Month Program are awarded with lunch with the State Director, along with other honorees; a dedicated parking space; a photo and write up displayed at State Office; and a write-up sent to their community newspaper. 

From left, Shantaye Williams, Charlene Simpson, Jasmine Flemister, Michelle Webb, Halondra Scott, Keviyana Jones, and Keviyana Jones gathered at the State Office for lunch with Director Tony Catone on Thursday, October 30, 2025.