Evening Child Welfare Case Manager - 2nd Shift

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Parental leave

State retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Social Services seeks a CWS Case Manager in Anderson County to perform child welfare investigations and comprehensive case management under the GPS Practice Model. You will handle initial safety assessments, collaborate with families, law enforcement and legal teams, and maintain thorough case documentation.

Responsibilities include on-call coverage, engaging absent parents, referring services, and adhering to DSS policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or Social Science required.
• Bachelor's Degree in any field with 1 year related experience acceptable.
• Master's Degree or higher can substitute for required experience.

Responsibilities

• The CWS Case Manager performs case management in the Child Welfare area of Investigations in accordance with DSS Policy, Mission and GPS Practice Model.
• Conducts timely initial investigations of reports of child abuse and neglect and offers services to children and families who may have experienced or are at risk of experiencing child maltreatment.
• Performs on-call duties as assigned.
• Performs case management to a caseload of children and families to ensure safety, permanency and well-being, including visits, planning and safety assessments.
• Responds to intakes within identified time frames to conduct initial safety assessments using FAST and develops safety plans when appropriate.
• Engages families and professionals with empathy; collaborates with law enforcement and legal when safety concerns are present; completes legal packets when needed.
• Locates and engages absent parents, relatives, and kin to support the child and family team, participating in initial CFT meetings.
• Recommends intervention services based on safety assessments and documents them in the Family Permanency Plan.
• Maintains case records, ensuring documentation meets DSS policy and GPS standards in CAPSS.
• Maintains child welfare certification and completes 20 hours of training yearly.
• Protects PII and agency data; safeguards systems and information.
• Performs Red Cross shelter or other emergency shelter duties as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

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

Bachelor's Degree in any field and 1 year experience in a related field

Master's Degree or higher can substitute for required experience

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Social Services seeks a CWS Case Manager in Anderson County to perform child welfare investigations and comprehensive case management under the GPS Practice Model. You will handle initial safety assessments, collaborate with families, law enforcement and legal teams, and maintain thorough case documentation.

Responsibilities include on-call coverage, engaging absent parents, referring services, and adhering to DSS policies.