Child Welfare Team Lead — Family Preservation

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Wagener (SC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

15 days vacation

Parental leave

State retirement plan

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Social Services is seeking a Child Welfare Services Team Leader to supervise the Family Preservation unit and ensure policy fidelity.

You will coach case managers, conduct training, and support on-call staff while promoting safety and permanency for children and families. The role requires ongoing field work, transcripts upon offer, and continuous professional development.

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.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to a motor vehicle.
• Compliance with field work assignments.
• Provide certified official transcript if selected for job offer.
• Maintain child welfare certification and complete 20 hours of training yearly.
• Protects PII and safeguards agency networks and data.
• On-call duties may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to Child Welfare Service area of Family Preservation.
• Conduct case consultations, coaching, training and providing support in accordance with DSS Policy.
• Perform on-call duties and provide support to on-call staff.
• Promote safety, permanency, and well-being by fidelity to policy and reviews.
• Ensure timely completion of FAST and CAPSS updates and referrals.
• Engage with families and professionals with empathy, respect and leadership.
• Participate in hiring and training of new employees; complete evaluations.
• Maintain an active routine of self-care to minimize secondary trauma.
• Protect PII and safeguard agency networks and data.
• Perform Red Cross shelter duties or other emergency shelter duties as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Training

Case management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work/Behavioral/Social Science

Bachelor's Degree in other field + 1 year related experience

Job description

South Carolina Department of Social Services is seeking a Child Welfare Services Team Leader to supervise the Family Preservation unit and ensure policy fidelity.

You will coach case managers, conduct training, and support on-call staff while promoting safety and permanency for children and families. The role requires ongoing field work, transcripts upon offer, and continuous professional development.