Foster Care Case Aide: Community Impact & Field Support

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

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