Impactful Child Welfare Investigations Case Manager

State of South Carolina; Mary (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Parental Leave

State Retirement Plan

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Social Services seeks a CWS Case Manager – Investigations to perform case management within the Child Welfare Investigations area. The role involves conducting timely initial investigations, safety assessments, and coordinating services to protect children and families.

You will engage families empathetically, work with law enforcement, and prepare legal packets when required. A valid driver's license and field-work readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or Social Science
• Bachelor's Degree in any field and one (1) year experience in a related field
• Master's Degree or higher may be substituted for required work experience

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial investigations of reports of child abuse and neglect and offers services to affected children and families
• Responds to intakes within identified time frames to conduct initial safety assessments using FAST
• Engages families and professionals with empathy and respect; collaborates with law enforcement and legal when safety concerns exist
• Locates and engages absent parents, relatives, and fictive kin to support the child and family team
• Documents recommended services on the Family Permanency Plan and maintains case records per policy

Skills

Case management

Empathy and communication

Education

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

Bachelor's Degree + 1 year experience in related field

Master's Degree may substitute for required work experience

Job description

South Carolina Department of Social Services seeks a CWS Case Manager – Investigations to perform case management within the Child Welfare Investigations area. The role involves conducting timely initial investigations, safety assessments, and coordinating services to protect children and families.

You will engage families empathetically, work with law enforcement, and prepare legal packets when required. A valid driver's license and field-work readiness are essential.