CWS Case Worker Assistant / 61061647

State of South Carolina; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off – 15 days annual leave

Paid sick leave – 15 days per year

Public holidays – 13 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

State retirement plan

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Social Services (Lexington County division) is seeking a CWS Case Worker Assistant to provide essential foster care casework support. You will coordinate transportation, participate in team planning, and assist with records and referrals while safeguarding client privacy and data.

A valid driver’s license and field-work readiness are required. Eligible applicants possess a High School Diploma with clerical or related experience; an Associate Degree or higher can

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and relevant clerical, administrative, social work, corrections, business administration, or general business experience.
• An Associate Degree or higher may be substituted for the required work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides casework services in the area of Foster Care.
• Provides or arranges transportation to resources in the community as part of social service aide plan. Assist with transportation of children.
• Participates as a member of a professional team to plan services for clients.
• Makes requests for educational, medical, dental, law enforcement records, etc.
• Makes referrals to service providers, family group conferencing, seneca search, etc.
• Maintains an active routine of self-care and pursues support to minimize secondary trauma.
• Assists with the completion of Foster Care Review Board packets, IV-E packets, Home Studies and ICPC packets.
• Understands and exercises data security and confidentiality in transfer and management of all client and employee personal information.
• Assists with child and family visitation and teaches parenting and household management skills.
• Assists with other administrative support functions (correspondences, copy, fax, email).
• Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor; may perform shelter/emergency response duties (FTE only).
• Ensures personal identifying information is properly used, accessed, and disposed; protects agency networks and data.

Skills

Case management

Transportation coordination

Team collaboration

Data confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree or higher

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Do you have a passion to provide meaningful work in the community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults? Then the South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you.

Job Duties

• The CWS Case Worker Assistant provides casework services in the area of Foster Care.
• Provides or arranges transportation to resources in the community as a part of social service aide plan. Assist with the transportation of children
• Participates as a member of a professional team to plan services for clients.
• Makes requests for educational, medical, dental, law enforcement records etc.
• Makes referrals to service providers, family group conferencing, seneca search etc..
• Maintains an active routine of self-care and pursues support when necessary to minimize the threat of secondary trauma to physical and mental health.
• Assists with the completion of Foster Care Review Board packets, IV-E packets, Home Studies and ICPC packets etc.
• To understand and exercise data security and confidentiality in the transfer, disclosure and management of all client and employee personal information.
• Assists with child and family visitation and teaches appropriate parenting and household management skills.
• Assists with other administrative support functions to include correspondences, copy, fax, email etc.
• Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor. Perform shelter/emergency response duties when needed and as directed (FTE only).
• To ensure that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared and disposed. To protect the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

High School Diploma and relevant clerical, administrative, social work, corrections, business administration, or general business experience.

An Associate Degree or higher may be substituted for the required work experience.

Additional Comments

This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole. "See Resume" is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.

Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle. Individuals must comply with necessary field work assignments.

If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.

The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

DIVISION:

Child Welfare Services / Lexington County

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.