Adult Protective Services Case Manager / 61014145

South Carolina DDSN; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

State retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Social Services seeks an APS Case Manager to provide professional case management for vulnerable adults in accordance with policy and the APS ComPASS Model. The role assesses risk, coordinates protective interventions, and manages a caseload while collaborating with community partners and the legal system.

The ideal candidate will perform home visits, develop service plans with clients, and coordinate with law enforcement for protective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or Social Science.
• Bachelor's Degree in any field and one year experience in a related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess risk, implement protective interventions, and coordinate services for vulnerable adults while respecting client self-determination.
• Manage an assigned caseload and document in electronic case systems.
• Develop and coordinate service plans with clients for safety and stability.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and the court system for emergency protective actions and housing/placements.
• Coordinate communication among clients, families, providers, and internal staff.
• Assess clients' capacity to access long-term supports and resources in coordination with medical and legal professionals.
• Support emergency response operations and disaster-related services.
• Perform other duties as required and/or directed.

Skills

Case management

Risk assessment

Protective interventions

Documentation

Interagency collaboration

Emergency response

Home visits

Education

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

Bachelor's degree in any field + 1 year related experience

Master's degree in Social Work, Behavioral Science or Social Services (substitute for work exp)

Tools

Electronic case systems

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.
• 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

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.

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 / Clarendon County