CASE WORKER-SAINT ANDREWS HEAD START

GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Incorporated; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SC Health Plan & Vision

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement System

Deferred Compensation

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Incorporated seeks a Head Start Case Worker to support preschoolers and families through social services, health coordination, and educational support. You will interview families, assess needs, and connect them with healthcare, housing, and community resources.

The role emphasizes collaboration with schools, clinics, and family services to promote child development, safety, and family well‑being.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Social Services or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years work experience in a social services environment.
• Computer savviness, especially Microsoft products.
• Must be able to work well on a team.
• Valid South Carolina Driver’s License is required.
• Commercial Driver’s License is required or must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to meet the following physical requirements: prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; lift up to 15 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems to determine services required.
• Develop a coordinated family service plan including healthcare for each family.
• Initiate contacts with community support services addressing comprehensive needs.
• Maintain case history records and prepare reports (attendance, screenings, immunizations).
• Refer clients to community resources for services and provide concrete information on where to go and how to apply.
• Liaise between students, homes, schools, family services, clinics, courts, and other contacts to assist children facing disabilities, abuse, or poverty.
• Counsel students whose behavior or mental/physical impairment indicates need for assistance and arrange needed services.
• Organize family meetings, provide training, and keep notes/minutes.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

B.S. Degree in Social Services or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Head Start Case Worker

WHO WE ARE

GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Incorporated, is a community-based organization that works in partnership with our local communities to deliver quality services, assistance, and opportunities to eligible customers with emphasis placed on education, employment, and developing self-sufficiency. One of our flagship programs is Head Start which provides a quality education, healthy meals, and safe playing environment for preschool-aged children to create a strong foundation to help our communities’ children thrive and succeed. We want you to join our team to help our young people prosper.

THE MISSION

The Case Worker is expected to:

• Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children.
• Provide support services to children and families, encompassing health and parenting skills within the objectives of the Head Start Program.

A SNAPSHOT OF EXCITING THINGS YOU WILL DO:

• Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems to determine what services are required to meet their needs.
• Develop a coordinated family service plan, based on the interview/needs assessment, to include healthcare, for each family.
• Initiates contacts with community support services that addresses comprehensive needs.
• Maintain case history records and prepare reports, to include monthly attendance, medical and dental screenings, medical and dental follow up and immunizations.
• Refer clients to community resources for services, such as job placement, debt counseling, legal aid, housing, medical treatment, or financial assistance, and provide concrete information, such as where to go and how to apply.
• Serve as liaisons between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts to help children who face problems, such as disabilities, abuse, or poverty.
• Counsel students whose behavior, school progress, or mental or physical impairment indicate a need for assistance, diagnosing students' problems and arranging for needed services.
• Organize family meetings at the Center, provide training, keep notes and minutes of all meetings.
• Arrange for follow-up on home visits with parents, if appropriate. Monitor family progress.
• Evaluate characteristics of individuals to determine needs or eligibility.
• Related occupations
• Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.
• Prepare client file documentation and provide periodic reports to the Family & Community Partnerships Manager.
• Perform other social services, as required.

HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Concern for Others: Sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful.
• Service-Oriented: Developing constructive relationships with students, parents, and Center staff.
• Technology savvy: Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, enter data, or process information.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Integrity: Maintain confidentiality, as well as being ethical and honest at all times.
• Social Orientation: Prefers to work with others rather than alone and being personally connected to others.
• Self-Control: Ability to maintain composure, keeping emotions in check, and avoiding anger and aggressive behavior in challenging situations.
• Work Ethic: A positive attitude, assertive, dependable, and energetic.
• Critical Thinking: Use reasoning to determine alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

• B.S. Degree in Social Services or related field, or a combination of education and experience commensurate with the job description.
• Minimum of two years work experience in a social services environment.
• Computer savvy, especially Microsoft products. Must be able to work well on a team.
• Valid South Carolina Driver’s License is required.
• A Commercial Driver’s License is required or must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• The ability to meet the following physical requirements: o Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. o Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Benefits:

• South Carolina State Health Plan, dental, and vision insurance
• Short term and long term disability insurance
• South Carolina State Retirement System
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness – a student loan forgiveness program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off- sick and vacation

Holidays Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM Monday through Friday

GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Inc. considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law.

Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.

GLEAMNS HUMAN RESOURCES, INC. IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER.

Please contact us at: https://www.gleamnshrc.org/menus/human-resources.html or call 864.223.8434.

Requirements:

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

• B.S. Degree in Social Services or related field, or a combination of education and experience commensurate with the job description.
• Minimum of two years work experience in a social services environment.
• Computer savvy, especially Microsoft products. Must be able to work well on a team.
• Valid South Carolina Driver’s License is required.
• A Commercial Driver’s License is required or must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• The ability to meet the following physical requirements: o Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. o Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.