Foster Care Case Manager

South Carolina Department Of Social Services 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 Support Services Regional Case Manager is responsible for the preparation of Child Support Cases for Family Court; performance of activities in Court; the follow-up on these cases, including parent locate and processing of interstate cases; and is responsible for providing general child support services to clients as required or needed. Prepares cases for court by verifying pleadings, affidavits, and notarizing court documents; schedule hearings, files papers with the Clerk of Court, utilizes Palmetto Automated Child Support System (PACSS). Assists attorney in court; negotiates support amounts, complete form orders - support orders, genetic test agreements, continuances, contempt, and special orders. Maintains control of assigned caseload; follow agency policies and procedures, handle correspondence, prepare orders, review and modify orders, close cases, maintain case records and document all activities. Provides internal and external customer service (e.g.; respond to emails, OnBase mail, phone calls, facsimiles, etc.) within 48 hours if schedule permits. Communicates and coordinates with Clerks of Court, Intergovernmental child support agencies, and other units within the Child Support Services Division; coordinate enforcement of support obligations, coordinate intrastate and interstate genetic testing including scheduling and follow-up. Conducts interviews with custodial parents for intergovernmental cases, and other cases as necessary. Monitor and keep up with intergovernmental cases and keep other states advised of activities. Ensures personally identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared, and disposed; protect agency networks and applications by safeguarding system, equipment, and data. Performs Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty/services as directed. Performs related duties as required. High School Diploma and four (4) years of clerical, administrative, social work, correctional, business administration, or general business experience. Associate Degree or and two (2) years of clerical, administrative, social work, correctional, business administration, or general business experience. Bachelor's Degree or higher may be substituted for the required work experience. 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 Support Services/Greenville County