REPOST CWS Case Worker Assistant / 61061667

State of South Carolina; Darlington (SC); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation

Zusammenfassung

State of South Carolina's Department of Social Services in Darlington County seeks a Child Welfare Services Case Worker Assistant to support casework in assessment, family preservation and foster care. The role includes arranging transportation, preparing records, and coordinating referrals to service providers.

Duties also cover assisting with packets, court-related materials, and client visitation, while ensuring PII protections and contributing to team planning and admin tasks.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma with 3 years' clerical/administrative or social services experience.
• Associate Degree with 1 year of clerical/administrative or social work experience.
• Bachelor's degree or higher may substitute for required experience.

Aufgaben

• Assist Case Worker I with assessment, family preservation and foster care casework.
• Provides or arranges transportation to community resources as part of aide plan.
• Participates as a member of a professional team to plan services for clients.
• Requests medical, dental, law enforcement records, etc.
• Refers to service providers, family group conferencing, seneca search, etc.
• Assists with Foster Care Review Board packets and transportation of children.
• Assists with child and family visitation and general admin tasks.
• Protects personal identifying information and safeguards agency data.

Kenntnisse

Clerical skills

Case data entry

Public assistance knowledge

Ausbildung

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Jobbeschreibung

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 Child Welfare Services Case Worker Assistant provides provide services to remedy abuse, neglect, exploitations or self-neglect of adults or children unable to protect themselves. Case Worker Assistant will assist Case Worker I's 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.
• Participates as a member of a professional team to plan services for clients.
• Makes requests for medical, dental, law enforcement records etc.
• Makes referrals to service providers, family group conferencing, seneca search etc.
• Assists with the completion of Foster Care Review Board packets.
• Assists with the transportation of children.
• Assists with child and family visitation.
• Assists with other administrative support functions to include correspondences, copy, fax, email etc.
• 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 other related duties to include but not limited to Red Cross Shelter duties when needed.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

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

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

A Bachelors Degree or higher may be substituted for required experience.

Additional Comments

This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole. "See Resume" is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers. Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to and be able 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 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:

Child Welfare Services / Darlington 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.

1. Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any job? If yes, please explain.
   • Yes
   • No
2. I understand that supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation will result in disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. If there are periods of time when you were not employed, you must also list those periods on your employment application. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. The employment application may be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded. I have read and acknowledge the above.
   • Yes
   • No
3. I understand that by completion and submission of this application, that if I possess educational credentials that qualify me for the available position(s) and in the event I am offered a position with the SC Department of Social Services, I will be required to provide a certified official transcript within two (2) weeks of employment.
   • Yes
   • No
4. If you selected "Yes" that you are a veteran in the Agency-Wide Questions, are you able to provide a Member 4, Service 2-Copy, or NGB22 DD-214?
   • Yes
   • No
5. Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If yes, please provide the state agency/agencies.
6. How did you hear about this job opportunity?
   • HR Recruiter
   • DSS Employee
   • DSS Internship
   • Careers Website
   • Indeed
   • LinkedIn
   • SCWORKS
   • College/University Job Portal
   • Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
   • Radio/TV/Billboard
   • Other
7. If you selected "Other" or "DSS Employee" in the previous question, please list the source below.
8. Have you completed an internship with the SC Department of Social Services?
9. Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?
   • High School Diploma or GED
   • Associate Degree
   • Bachelor’s Degree
   • Master’s Degree
   • Doctorate
   • None of the above
10. Please provide the date of completion.
11. How many years of experience do you have in clerical, administration, social work, correctional, business administration or general business?
    • None
    • Less than 1 year
    • 1 year - Less than 3 years
    • 3 years or more
    • Required Question