Case Worker - 61060971

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation leave (15 days)

Sick leave (15 days)

Paid holidays (13)

Parental leave

Deferred compensation

Retirement plan

Job summary

The SC Department of Children's Advocacy is seeking a dedicated Case Worker to perform case management, court preparation, and advocacy for children in the Guardian ad Litem program. The position emphasizes confidentiality, collaboration with social services and courts, and supporting volunteer advocates.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree (or a high school diploma with relevant experience) and strong verbal/written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; high school diploma with relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience with case management or child-serving agencies is a plus.
• Ability to handle confidential information and follow policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct advocacy for abuse/neglect victims within the assigned circuit.
• Maintain current knowledge of child-related and hearing information; complete monthly reports.
• Establish and maintain relationships with partner agencies like DSS and Family Court.
• Assist in supervising volunteers and coordinating training/recruitment as caseload changes.
• Complete special assignments as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Casework

Court preparation

Public relations

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The SC Department of Children's Advocacy is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.

Responsibilities of the PCI - Case work:

PCI - Case Worker: Under limited supervision, responsible for casework, court preparation and court attendance for cases in which there is no volunteer Guardian ad Litem appointed. Must operate in accordance with the best practices and policies of the South Carolina Guardian ad Litem Program. Additional responsibilities to include training and public relations components as the needs of the circuit county changes.

Employee must be able to work under limited supervision and exercise discretion concerning confidential information; responsible for

providing day to day case management, court preparation, supervision and assistance to volunteer advocates; ability to follow directions and leadership of County Director, Regional Staff and State Office Staff; responsible for following the South Carolina statutes applicable to the Guardian ad Litem Program and the Best Practices established for the SCGAL Program.

• Performs direct advocacy for victims of abuse/neglect within the assigned judicial circuit on cases to ensure compliance with law, policy and program's objectives regarding the best interest of children until such time a volunteer Guardian ad Litem can be appointed. Direct advocacy may also include courtesy visits for staff members and volunteers in other counties.
• Maintains current programmatic knowledge of child-specific and hearing related information in assigned caseload. Completes monthly monitoring reports and inputs the data into database. Maintain accurate case files.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships to include relationships with the Department of Social Services, Family Court and other child serving agencies.
• Assists the coordinator with the supervision/management of volunteers, volunteer training sessions and recruitment efforts as caseload decreases.
• Complete any special assignments or tasks as assigned by supervisor.

• A high school diploma and relevant program experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered with an approved equivalence by the Division of State Human Resources (DSHR).

Additional Responsibilities:

• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion concerning confidential information and case management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers, co-workers and partner agencies.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks, prioritize scheduling and organization required.
• Ability to train and supervise volunteers. Knowledge of computer applications and data entry.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Position may require overnight travel.
• Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends.
• Position requires routine driver duties.
• Position requires frequent lifting: 25 lbs.
• Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment, but travel and field work will be required in areas where there are some risks and hazards that are known, predictable and controllable.

• A bachelor's degree.

The SC Department of Children's Advocacy is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

The SC Department of Children's Advocacy offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

1. Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
2. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
3. 15 days sick leave per year
4. 13 paid holidays
5. Paid Parental Leave
6. S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
7. Retirement benefit choices*
   1. State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
   2. State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.