Senior Child Welfare Team Leader - Permanency

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, long-term &amp

Life Insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

State retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Social Services (York County) seeks a CWS Team Leader - Permanency to supervise and coach adoptions staff, ensuring policy fidelity and timely permanency outcomes. You will drive team readiness, supervise documentation, and collaborate with external partners such as GAL and DJJ.

Responsibilities include overseeing CANS assessments, family team meetings, and court-related processes, while maintaining trauma-informed approaches and safeguarding data.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Social Work, Behavioral Science or Social Science.
• BA in related field + 1 year professional human services experience.
• MSW or higher may substitute for work experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise front line case managers and ensure policy fidelity.
• Lead team meetings and coach staff to improve performance.
• Oversee adoption-related case planning and required documentation.
• Ensure CANS assessments, Family Permanency Plans, and court packets are completed.
• Engage families and partners with empathy and timely communication.
• Administer EPMS planning and evaluation for staff.
• Maintain ongoing training, certifications, and trauma-informed practice.
• Protect PII and safeguard agency data.

Skills

Case management

Leadership

Coaching

Staff development

Education

BSW/BSW equivalent

MSW or related master’s degree

Tools

Training programs

Job description

South Carolina Department of Social Services (York County) seeks a CWS Team Leader - Permanency to supervise and coach adoptions staff, ensuring policy fidelity and timely permanency outcomes. You will drive team readiness, supervise documentation, and collaborate with external partners such as GAL and DJJ.

Responsibilities include overseeing CANS assessments, family team meetings, and court-related processes, while maintaining trauma-informed approaches and safeguarding data.