Adult Protective Services Case Manager / 61012999

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Dis

Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, &

15 days annual (vacation) leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

State Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation Programs

Zusammenfassung

South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) – Florence County is seeking an APS Case Manager to provide professional case management for vulnerable adults, assess risk, and coordinate protective interventions. You will support emergency response and collaborate with community partners to ensure client safety while honoring individual rights.

You will manage caseloads, conduct home visits, develop service plans, and coordinate with law enforcement and the court system as needed, while

Qualifikationen

• Professional case management for vulnerable adults.
• Ability to assess risk and implement protective interventions.
• Documentation in electronic case systems.

Aufgaben

• Perform professional case management for vulnerable adults per policy.
• Assess risk, plan safety interventions, coordinate services and legal actions as appropriate.
• Develop and coordinate service plans with clients and partners.

Kenntnisse

Case management

Risk assessment

Interagency collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Master's degree in Social Work or related field (or substitution for experience)

Jobbeschreibung

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.
• 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 duties as required and/or directed.

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.

This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole. "See Resume" is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.

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 / Florence County