Child Welfare Team Leader - Permanency & Practice Coach

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental Leave

State Retirement Plan

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Social Services is seeking a CWS Team Coordinator - Permanency in Greenville County. You will provide direct supervision to Child Welfare Supervisors, ensuring accountability through case consultations, coaching, trainings, and policy-aligned practice.

You will work to promote safety, permanency, and well-being by guiding staff, addressing legal barriers, and collaborating with community partners to meet the needs of children and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in human services or related field with 3+ years of experience in human services or social service programs.
• Master's Degree in human services or related field with 1+ year of experience in human services or social service programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to Child Welfare Supervisors and ensure accountability through coaching, training, and consultations.
• Supervise front-line supervisors and case managers; oversee on-call duties and ensure policy fidelity.
• Engage with families and professionals empathetically; respond to inquiries and problem-solve.
• Oversee permanency data and ensure timely permanency through court orders and addressing barriers.
• Collaborate with community stakeholders to identify services for children and families.
• Participate in hiring, training, EPMS evaluations, and promote equal opportunity and diverse workforce.
• Maintain Child Welfare certification with annual training requirements.
• Practice trauma-informed principles to protect staff and families.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Policy knowledge

Communication skills

Trauma-informed care

Data monitoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field

Master's Degree in Human Services or related field

Tools

EPMS planning tools

Job description

South Carolina Department of Social Services is seeking a CWS Team Coordinator - Permanency in Greenville County. You will provide direct supervision to Child Welfare Supervisors, ensuring accountability through case consultations, coaching, trainings, and policy-aligned practice.

You will work to promote safety, permanency, and well-being by guiding staff, addressing legal barriers, and collaborating with community partners to meet the needs of children and families.