REPOST CWS Case Worker Assistant / 61061482

State of South Carolina; Abbeville (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Social Services is seeking a CWS Case Worker Assistant to support casework services in assessment, family preservation, and foster care for adults and children in Abbeville County.

The role involves coordinating transportation to resources, working as part of a professional team, and completing essential documentation and referrals to service providers.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma with 3 years in clerical/administrative/social work.
• An Associate Degree with 1 year in clerical/administrative/social work.

Responsibilities

• Remediate abuse, neglect, exploitation or self-neglect cases for vulnerable populations.
• Assist with transportation to community resources as part of service plan.
• Participate as a professional team member to plan services for clients.
• Prepare records and links (Birth Certificates, SSN) in CAPSS as needed.
• Make referrals to service providers and related agencies.
• Assist with Foster Care Review Board packets and Home Studies.
• Maintain the Human Services file room and fleet vehicle records.
• Support administrative tasks (correspondence, copy, fax, email).
• Perform shelter/emergency response duties as directed.
• Protect PII and safeguard agency networks and data.

Skills

Clerical skills

Administrative skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Special Notice: This is a REPOST -- Previous applicants need not re-apply for this position.

Do you have a passion to provide meaningful work in the community?

Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults? Then the South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you.

Job Duties

• The CWS Case Worker Assistant provides services to remedy abuse, neglect, exploitations or self-neglect of adults or children unable to protect themselves. The CWS Case Worker Assistant will assist CWS Case Workers with providing casework services in the area of assessment, family preservation, and foster care.
• Provides or arranges transportation to resources in the community as a part of social service aide plan. This includes assisting with the transportation of children and adults.
• Participates as a member of a professional team to plan services for clients.
• Makes requests for educational, medical, dental, law enforcement, records to include Birth Certificates, Social Security Cards and link assoc. files in CAPSS etc.
• Makes referrals to service providers, family group conferencing, seneca search, public indexes, sex offenders, etc.
• Assists with the completion of Foster Care Review Board packets, IV-E packets, Home Studies and ICPC packets etc.
• Maintains the Human Services file room. Ensuring files are stored properly and sent to State Office for further maintenance as needed.
• Maintains the allotted County State Fleet Vehicles: Ensuring monthly mileage is obtained monthly, cleanings are completed and proper maintenance is completed.
• Assists with other administrative support functions to include correspondences, copy, fax, email etc.
• Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor. Perform shelter/emergency response duties when needed and as directed.
• Ensures that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared and disposed. To protect the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data.
• Performs additional duties as needed.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A High School Diploma and three (3) years of clerical, administrative, social work, corrections, business administration, or general business experience.

An Associate Degree and one (1) year experience in clerical, administrative, social work, corrections, business administration, or general business.

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: Child Welfare Services / Abbeville County

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.