Adult Protective Services Case Manager / 61011877

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Social Services seeks an Adult Protective Services Case Manager to protect, stabilize and strengthen lives of vulnerable adults. You will assess risk, coordinate services with families, providers and legal systems, and support emergency responses in Spartanburg County.

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or Social Science is required; a master’s degree may substitute for work experience. Benefits include health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social-related field required or substitution with experience.
• Experience in professional case management for vulnerable adults preferred.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional case management for vulnerable adults per policy.
• Assess risk, plan services, and coordinate with partners and courts.
• Maintain accurate documentation in electronic case systems.
• Support emergency response and cross-county assistance as needed.

Skills

Case management

Risk assessment

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or Social Science

Bachelor's Degree in any other field and 1 year related experience

Master's Degree or higher may substitute for required experience

Job description

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 Adult Protective Services Case Manager performs professional case management services for vulnerable adults in accordance with DSS policy and the APS ComPASS Model. Assesses risk, implements protective interventions, and coordinates services to ensure client safety while respecting the individual’s right to self-determination. Manages an assigned caseload, collaborates with community partners and legal systems, and supports emergency response efforts to maintain continuity of care. Provides assistance to other counties as needed.
• Manages an assigned caseload of vulnerable adults, including client contact, home visits, service planning, and coordination of legal actions as appropriate. Conducts timely assessments to determine risk factors such as abuse, neglect (including self-neglect), and exploitation, and implements protective interventions while honoring client choice. Maintains accurate, objective, and timely documentation in electronic case systems.
• Develops and coordinates service plans in partnership with clients to promote safety and stability, including arranging temporary and long-term placements and community-based supports.
• Collaborates with law enforcement and the court system to support emergency protective actions and assists clients in securing appropriate housing, placement, or protective arrangements.
• Coordinates communication among clients, families, providers, and internal staff to support effective service delivery and maintain professional working relationships.
• Assesses, in coordination with medical and legal professionals, clients’ capacity to access long-term supports, including financial resources, guardianship/conservator-ship, emergency services, and court involvement.
• Supports emergency response operations, including Red Cross sheltering and disaster-related services; assists in developing and monitoring client emergency plans.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or Social Science.

Bachelor's Degree in any other field and one (1) year experience in a related field.

Master's Degree or higher in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or Social Science may be substituted for the required work experience.

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: Adult Protective Services / Spartanburg County