Empowering Child Welfare Investigations Case Manager

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Dis‑

Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, &

15 days annual vacation leave

15 days sick leave per year

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

State Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation Programs

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a CWS Case Manager - Investigations to conduct timely initial investigations of reports of child abuse and neglect and to offer services to children and families at risk. You will engage families with empathy, assess safety using FAST, and develop safety plans as appropriate, while maintaining thorough case documentation.

You will coordinate with law enforcement, legal action when needed, and participate in the Child Welfare Team processes to ensure the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or Social Science.
• Master's Degree or higher may substitute for required work experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs case management in Investigations per DSS Policy, Mission and GPS Practice Model.
• Responds to intakes to conduct initial safety assessments and develops safety plans when needed.
• Engages families and partners with empathy; collaborates with law enforcement and legal when safety concerns are present.
• Locates and engages absent parents and relatives to support the child and family team (CFT).
• Documents recommended interventions and maintains case records per policy and CAPSS system.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or Social Science

Master's Degree substitution for experience

Job description

The State of South Carolina is seeking a CWS Case Manager - Investigations to conduct timely initial investigations of reports of child abuse and neglect and to offer services to children and families at risk. You will engage families with empathy, assess safety using FAST, and develop safety plans as appropriate, while maintaining thorough case documentation.

You will coordinate with law enforcement, legal action when needed, and participate in the Child Welfare Team processes to ensure the