Adult Protective Services Case Manager / 61016073

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

State retirement plan

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Social Services seeks an APS Case Manager to provide professional case management for vulnerable adults, assess risk, and coordinate protective services to ensure client safety.

You will manage caseloads, partner with community resources, and support emergency actions while honoring client self-determination and rights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or Social Science.
• Bachelor's Degree in any other field and one year experience in a related field.
• A Master's Degree may be preferred for select positions.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional case management for vulnerable adults per DSS policy and APS ComPASS Model.
• Assesses risk, implements protective interventions, coordinates services to ensure client safety.
• Manages caseload, collaborates with community partners and legal systems, supports emergency response efforts.
• Develops and coordinates service plans with clients to promote safety and stability.
• Collaborates with law enforcement and court system for emergency actions and housing/placements.
• Coordinates communication among clients, families, providers, and internal staff.
• Assesses capacity to access long-term supports including guardianship, emergency services, and court involvement.
• Supports emergency response operations, including disaster-related services.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

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

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

Master's Degree may be preferred for select positions

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 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.

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 may be preferred for select positions.

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 / Lexington County