2nd Shift CWS Case Manager - Investigations

CWS Case Manager

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 include:

• Performing case management in the Child Welfare area of Investigations in accordance with DSS Policy, Mission and GPS Practice Model.
• Conducting timely initial investigations of reports of child abuse and neglect and offering services to children and families who may have experienced or are at risk of experiencing child maltreatment.
• Responding to assigned intakes within identified time frames to conduct initial safety assessments of the family and home using the comprehensive Family Advocacy and Support Tool (FAST).
• Authentically engaging families, other professionals within the agency, and external partners with empathy and respect.
• Making concerted efforts to locate and engage absent parents, relatives and fictive kin to support and join the child and family team (CFT).
• Recommending intervention services or activities to strengthen the family and safely maintain the child(ren) in the home based on the initial assessment of safety.
• Maintaining 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.
• Maintaining child welfare certification.
• Maintaining an active routine of self-care and pursuing support when necessary to minimize the threat of secondary trauma to physical and mental health.
• Ensuring that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared and disposed.
• Performing Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duties/services as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum and additional requirements include a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or Social Science. A Bachelor's Degree in any other field and one (1) year experience in a related field. Selected positions may prefer a Master's Degree. Child Welfare experience highly desired.

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. 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. This is a second shift position: Monday - Friday: 1:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

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: CWS - Investigations / Horry County

*Important Salary Information*

With the recent implementation of the Child Welfare salary plan funded by the General Assembly beginning in July 2021, front line case managers and team leaders (supervisors) will not only earn higher starting salaries when joining DSS than in previous years, but will also enjoy supplements to their starting salaries upon completion of training and competencies, attainment of BSW/MSW degrees for front line case managers, annual increases for years of continuous service, and salary increases upon attainment of established competencies/certifications for moving into Level 2 and Level 3 salaries.