REPOST APS Team Leader / 61011878

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A state agency in South Carolina is looking for a Team Leader in Adult Protective Services to supervise staff and ensure their well-being of vulnerable adults. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and at least three years of relevant experience. The position comes with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and paid leave.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

State Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in Human Services or Social Services Programs.
• Experience with supervising staff and case reviews.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises APS Case Managers.
• Coordinates workloads and staff responsibilities.
• Establishes relationships with individuals and families.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Case Management

Crisis Intervention

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Job Duties

• The Adult Protective Services Team Leader supervises Adult Protective Services (APS) Case Managers in Greenville and will assist with other counties as needed.
• Provides supervision and guidance to APS staff at the county level by coordinating workloads and responsibilities, including critical staffing and case reviews of assessments, plans, and tools in CAPSS, while respecting the self-determination of the vulnerable adult. Will assist with other counties with APS as needed.
• Supervises staff by using monthly APS Batch Reports and other pertinent data. Ensures that staff meet APS goals while maintaining the well-being of vulnerable adults served by the agency.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines.
• Assesses the vulnerable adult's ability to secure long-term services, including but not limited to redirecting funds, securing a guardian or conservator, filling out appropriate documents for emergency services and connecting to probate or family court.
• Coordinates and serves as the liaison with the State Office of the Adult Advocacy Division and ensures that reports and paperwork are completed within time frames established by APS policy, including Critical Incident Reports, Medicaid Reports and Emergency Funds paperwork.
• Performs Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty/services as directed.
• Ensures that Personal Identifying Information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared and disposed. Protects the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Public Administration or a related field and three (3) years of experience in Human Services or Social Services Programs.
• A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Public Administration or a related field and one (1) year of experience in Human Services or Social Services Programs.
• A valid driver’s license and access to and ability to operate a motor vehicle. Individuals must comply with necessary field work assignments.
• If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript if you are selected for a job offer.

The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

DIVISION: Adult Protective Services / Fairfield County