Adult Protective Services Case Manager / 61012845

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; South Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, LT disability,

Life insurance for employee and family

13 paid holidays

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

Parental leave

State retirement plan and deferredComp

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Social Services is seeking an APS Case Manager to perform professional case management for vulnerable adults in accordance with policy and the ComPASS model. You will assess risk, implement protective interventions, and coordinate services to ensure client safety while respecting self-determination.

You will manage a caseload, work with community partners and legal systems, and support emergency response efforts to maintain continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Social Work or Behavioral Science is required.
• Bachelor's in any field with 1 year related experience acceptable.
• Master's in Social Work or related field can substitute for required experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and access to a motor vehicle.
• Individuals must comply with field work requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional case management for vulnerable adults per DSS policy and APS ComPASS model.
• Assess risk, implement protective interventions, and coordinate services for client safety.
• Manage caseload, collaborate with partners and legal systems, support emergency response.
• Develop and coordinate client service plans and arrange placements or supports.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and court system for protective actions and housing.

Skills

Case management

Risk assessment

Emergency coordination

Documentation

Client advocacy

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Social Work or Behavioral Science

Bachelor's in any field + 1 year related experience

Master's in Social Work or related field

Tools

Electronic case systems

Microsoft Office

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 APS Case Manager perform 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.
• Assess, 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 duties as required and/or directed.

Education Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or Social Science.
• A Bachelor's Degree in any other field and one (1) year experience in a related field.
• A Master's Degree in Social Work, Behavioral Science or Social Services or higher can be substituted for required work experience.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle.

Individuals must comply with necessary field work assignments.

If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.

Benefits:

• 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 / Dillon County