Child Welfare Case Worker Assistant — Help Families Thrive

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Social Services seeks a CWS Case Worker Assistant to help remedy abuse, neglect, or self-neglect and support assessment, family preservation, and foster care in Greenville County. You will perform administrative duties, assist with casework tasks, transportation coordination, and participation in shelter or emergency duties as directed.

A High School Diploma with at least one year of child welfare experience is required; an Associate Degree or higher may

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and one year of child welfare experience.
• Associate Degree or higher may substitute for all or part of the work requirements.

Responsibilities

• Remedy abuse, neglect, exploitation, or self-neglect of vulnerable individuals and assist with assessment, family preservation, and foster care.
• Perform child welfare administrative services in line with policy and agency practice model.
• Engage families and professionals with empathy and respect.
• Assist with Foster Care/IV-E/Home Studies packets and other admin tasks.
• Arrange transportation to community resources as part of support plans.
• Support child transportation and visitation logistics.
• Maintain self-care routines to minimize secondary trauma risk.
• Support Red Cross shelter or other emergency shelter duties as directed.
• Perform other related duties as directed by supervisor.

Education

High School Diploma and 1 year of child welfare experience

Associate Degree or higher may substitute for all or part of the work requirements

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Social Services seeks a CWS Case Worker Assistant to help remedy abuse, neglect, or self-neglect and support assessment, family preservation, and foster care in Greenville County. You will perform administrative duties, assist with casework tasks, transportation coordination, and participation in shelter or emergency duties as directed.

A High School Diploma with at least one year of child welfare experience is required; an Associate Degree or higher may