Foster Care Case Manager: Shape Permanency & Safety

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Vacation 15 days

Sick leave 15 days

Paid holidays 13

Paid parental leave

Retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Social Services is seeking a CWS Case Manager to provide case management within the Foster Care program in Clarendon County. You will collaborate with Child and Family Teams to develop strength-based permanency plans, monitor safety, and participate in team meetings and court processes.

The role requires a background in social work or related field, with opportunities for Master's-preferred advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or Social Science.
• Bachelor's degree in any field with one (1) year experience in a related field.
• Selected positions may prefer a Master's Degree. Child Welfare highly desired.

Responsibilities

• The CWS Case Manager performs case management in Child Welfare area of Foster Care in accordance with DSS Policy, Mission, and GPS Practice Model.
• Collaborates with Child and Family Teams to develop individualized and strength based family permanency plans, and achieve desired permanency goals.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to monitor safety, permanency, and well-being.
• Performs on-call duties as assigned.
• Maintains physical and electronic case record by composing clear, objective, and thorough documentation covering pertinent details of case activities per DSS policy and the GPS Practice Model.
• Collaborates closely with legal to promote timely permanency. Regularly assesses safety and permanency resources, adheres to court orders, submits court packets timely and participates in legal proceedings.

Education

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

Bachelor's degree in any field with one year experience in a related field

Master's degree preferred (Child Welfare highly desired)

Job description

South Carolina Department of Social Services is seeking a CWS Case Manager to provide case management within the Foster Care program in Clarendon County. You will collaborate with Child and Family Teams to develop strength-based permanency plans, monitor safety, and participate in team meetings and court processes.

The role requires a background in social work or related field, with opportunities for Master's-preferred advancement.