Foster Care Case Manager: Impactful Growth & Training

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

Paid vacation (15 days per year)

Sick leave (15 days per year)

13 paid holidays

Parental leave

State retirement plan

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Social Services seeks a CWS Case Manager in Charleston County to ensure foster home accountability, safety, and well-being through policy-driven case management and collaboration with DSS staff.

Responsibilities include licensing, relicensing, home visits, data reporting, and engagement with foster families. A BSW/MSW is preferred; licensure, training and fieldwork are key components of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or Social Science.
• Bachelor's Degree in any other field and one year related experience.
• Master's Degree or higher may substitute for required work experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accountability of licensed foster homes via case consultations, coaching, training, and support.
• Promote safety, permanency and well-being by fidelity to policy and procedures and participating in case reviews and trainings.
• Perform specialized case management in foster and kinship support; conduct quarterly home visits and address concerns.
• Participate in after-hours FFALS recruitment and retention events.
• Enter licensing information in CAPSS database and upload documents for relicensure.
• Engage with supervisors, county staff, Regional Adoption offices and state offices in case consultations.
• Provide regular responsive communication to foster families and conduct relicensing assessments.
• Respond to constituent inquiries with empathy and timely responses to communications.
• Protect PII and safeguard agency networks and data.
• Perform Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duties/services as directed.
• Obtain Certified Investigator certification within 6 months and complete 20 hours of training annually.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

Empathy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work/Behavioral Science/Social Science

Bachelor's degree in any other field with 1 year related experience

Master's degree or higher may substitute

Job description

South Carolina Department of Social Services seeks a CWS Case Manager in Charleston County to ensure foster home accountability, safety, and well-being through policy-driven case management and collaboration with DSS staff.

Responsibilities include licensing, relicensing, home visits, data reporting, and engagement with foster families. A BSW/MSW is preferred; licensure, training and fieldwork are key components of the role.