CWS Case Worker Assistant / 61129950

State of South Carolina; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Parental Leave

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) is seeking a CWS Case Worker Assistant in Colleton County to provide daily support to the Child Welfare Services team. You will assist with transportation, family searches, and engagement efforts, and collaborate with county workers on adoptions, visits, and court matters.

Responsibilities include performing administrative tasks per DSS Policy, maintaining confidentiality of Personal Identifying Information, and ensuring safety

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; related clerical, administrative, social work or business experience preferred.
• Associate Degree with some related experience acceptable.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher may substitute for required experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists CWS Case Managers with transportation, family searches, and engagement.
• Collaborates with adoption staff to transport children to visitations, placements, court hearings and medical appointments.
• Performs administrative tasks in line with DSS Policy and GPS Practice Model to support families and partners.
• Engages families and professionals with empathy and support.
• Completes necessary training for regional support tasks.
• Maintains PIIs securely and protects agency networks and data.
• Performs Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duties as directed.
• Assists with other relevant duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Bachelor's 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 daily assistance and support to include transportation, family searches and engagement and concerted efforts to the CWS Case Managers in the Low County Region in the areas of Foster Care and Adoptions.
• Collaborates with county and regional adoption staff to transport children to and from visitations, placements, court hearings and medical appointments and documenting work activity.
• Works collaboratively with child welfare staff in performing administrative tasks in accordance with DSS Policy, Agency Mission and GPS Practice Model to support families and other professionals/agency partners. Tasks can include concerted efforts and family searches and engagements.
• Authentically engages families and other professionals with empathy and support.
• Completes all necessary training for regional support tasks.
• Maintains an active routine of self-care and pursues support when necessary to minimize the threat of secondary trauma to physical and mental health.
• Ensures 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.
• Performs Red Cross Shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty/services as directed.
• Performs other relevant duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

High School Diploma and three (3) years of clerical, administrative, social work, corrections, business administration, or general business experience.

An Associate Degree and one (1) year experience in clerical, administrative, social work, corrections, business administration, or general business.

A Bachelor's 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 / Colleton 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.

01

Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any job? If yes, please explain.

• Yes
• No

02

I understand that supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation will result in disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. If there are periods of time when you were not employed, you must also list those periods on your employment application. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. The employment application may be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded. I have read and acknowledge the above.

• Yes
• No

03

I understand that by completion and submission of this application, that if I possess educational credentials that qualify me for the available position(s) and in the event I am offered a position with the SC Department of Social Services, I will be required to provide a certified official transcript within two (2) weeks of employment.

• Yes
• No

04

If you selected "Yes" that you are a veteran in the Agency-Wide Questions, are you able to provide a Member 4, Service 2-Copy, or NGB22 DD-214?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If yes, please provide the state agency/agencies.

06

How did you hear about this job opportunity?

• HR Recruiter
• DSS Employee
• DSS Internship
• Careers Website
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• SCWORKS
• College/University Job Portal
• Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
• Radio/TV/Billboard
• Other

07

If you selected "Other" or "DSS Employee" in the previous question, please list the source below.

08

Have you completed an internship with the SC Department of Social Services?

• Yes
• No

09

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

10

How many years of experience do you have in clerical, administrative, social work, corrections, business administration, or general business?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year - less than 3 years
• 3 years or more
• Required Question