Case Manager

Job Responsibilities

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 Manager - Transition Youth Advocate performs case manager duties for current and former foster young adults (ages 18-21) in the Extension of Foster Care (EFC) Program under the Transition Services and Support Division of Child Welfare Operations in accordance with DSS Policy, Mission and GPS Practice Model.
• Performs case management (ie, contacts, case planning, service navigation) for young adults to ensure continued growth, stability & safety, permanency, and well-being.
• Completes, reviews, and updates all assessment tools, including the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) according to time frames established by DSS Policy.
• Provides Service Navigation by timely identifying essential community resources, assist with referral or application processes.
• Utilizes family search and engagement strategies and tools to help the young adult navigate building lifelong connections to family and community.
• Ensures that the young adult and other team members are prepared for the Young Adult Transitional Teaming (YATT) to support the continued development or update of a Transition and Permanency Plan to assess progress toward goals and shall present next steps and recommendations to all teaming participants and the Family Court.
• Collaborates closely with legal to to ensure federal compliance of EFC enrollment and Title IVE eligibility, six month administrative case reviews, and annual permanency hearings.
• Maintains child welfare certification. Completes 20 hours of training yearly to include certifications that are required yearly.
• Maintains an active routine of self-care and pursues support when necessary to minimize the threat of secondary trauma to physical and mental health.
• Ensures 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 Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duties/services as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of professional experience in social services programs, correctional, education, business administration, general administrative management, or relevant program experience. Prefer child welfare experience. A Master's Degree or higher may substitute the required experience.

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