CWS Case Worker Assistant - Foster Care / 61061627

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

Paid vacation (15 days)

Sick leave (15 days)

Holidays (13)

Parental Leave

State Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation Program

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Social Services is seeking a Child Welfare Services Case Worker Assistant to support case managers in assessment, family preservation and foster care. The role involves completing IV-E packets, coordinating referrals, and assisting with transportation and supportive services.

The position emphasizes safeguarding PII, field assignments, and collaboration with partners. A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle are required, with multiple education pathways

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 3 years of experience in clerical, administrative, social work, correctional, business administration, or general business.

Responsibilities

• Assist Child Welfare Services Case Managers with assessment, family preservation, and foster care casework support.
• Complete IV-E packets and related reviews and referrals as required.
• Support professional team by maintaining a training log and coordinating contact with foster parents and pediatric information.

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree may substitute

Job description

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 Child Welfare Services Case Worker Assistant will assist CWS Case Managers by providing casework services support in the area of Assessment, Family Preservation and Foster Care that provides services to remedy abuse, neglect, exploitations, or self-neglect of adults or children unable to protect themselves.
• Completes IV-E packets to include Social Security correspondence requesting Medicaid and Child Support Referrals etc. and IV-E reviews, and other supporting documentation as required.
• Participates as a support member of a professional team maintaining a training log for all Child Welfare Services Case Managers and planning services for clients such as contacting Foster Parent and arranging Pediatrician information to State Office.
• Provides support by assembling FCRB Foster packets and associated invite letters for scheduled meetings, Home Study packets, ICPC packets, and completing the Best Interest Determination Form (BID).
• Makes referrals to service providers, family group conferencing, Seneca search Mental Health (WMH & Justice Works).
• Provides or arranges transportation to resources in the community as a part of social service aide plan and assist with the transportation of children.
• Performs other related duties such as correspondences, copy, fax, email, and other similar administrative duties as well as Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty/services as directed.
• 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.

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

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

A Bachelor's Degree or higher may be substituted for part or all of work experience.

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 / Horry County