REPOST CWS Case Manager - Foster Care

Special Notice 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? South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you. Job Duties The CWS Case Manager performs case management and concurrent planning in the Child Welfare area of Foster Care in accordance with DSS Policy, Mission and GPS Practice Model. Collaborates with Child and Family Teams to develop individualized and strength based family permanency plans, and achieve desired permanency goals. Utilizes critical thinking skills to monitor safety, permanency and well‑being. Performs on‑call duties as assigned. Performs case management (i.e., contacts, visitation, case planning) to a caseload of children and families to ensure safety, permanency and well‑being. Completes, reviews, and updates the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) according to time frames established by DSS Policy. Utilizes the CANS to collaboratively develop the Family Permanency Plan within the Child and Family Team (CFT) meeting and make timely service referrals. Authentically engages families, other professionals within the agency, and external partners (i.e. GAL, Foster Care Review Board, DJJ) with empathy and respect; responds promptly to telephone calls, emails, and texts; locates and engages absent parents, relatives and fictive kin; participates in and facilitates child and family team meetings. Maintains physical and electronic case record by composing clear, objective, and thorough documentation covering pertinent details of case activities per DSS policy and the GPS Practice Model. Ensures all case management activities are documented in CAPSS system within established time frames. Ensures documentation meets quality standards and captures necessary elements pertinent to safety, permanency, well‑being and case planning. Collaborates closely with legal to promote timely permanency. Regularly assesses safety and permanency resources, adheres to court orders, submits court packets promptly and participates in legal proceedings. Maintains child welfare certification. Completes 20 hours of yearly training, including required certifications. Maintains an active routine of self‑care and pursues support when necessary to minimize the threat of secondary trauma to physical and mental health. Understands the impact of trauma on families and secondary trauma on staff and applies principles to support families. Ensures that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared and disposed. Protects 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. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or Social Science. Bachelor's Degree in any other field and one (1) year experience in a related field. Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to operate a motor vehicle. Benefits 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr