2nd Shift CWS Case Manager - Investigations

Shift Information This is a 2nd Shift Position: Monday - Friday 1:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Job Overview Are you passionate about providing meaningful work in the community? South Carolina Department of Social Services seeks a Child Welfare Case Manager for the CWS Investigations division. The role involves conducting investigations of child abuse and neglect, providing services, managing cases and ensuring safety and permanency for children and families. Responsibilities The CWS Case Manager performs 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. Performs on‑call duties as assigned. Assigned work hours are 1:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Responds 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). Utilizes critical thinking skills to determine whether there are safety threats or a level of risk that constitutes child abuse or neglect under South Carolina Law. Develops safety plan when appropriate to reduce safety concerns identified in FAST assessment. Authentically engages families, other professionals within the agency, and external partners with empathy and respect; to include timely responses to telephone calls, emails, and texts. Collaborates closely with law enforcement and legal when safety concerns are present. Completes legal packets when case has been identified as needing legal action or an EPC has occurred. Makes concerted efforts to locate and engage absent parents, relatives and fictive kin to support and join the child and family team (CFT). Participates in initial CFT meetings and ensures youth and families feel heard and have a voice in the teaming process. Recommends intervention services or activities to strengthen the family and safely maintain the child(ren) in the home based on the initial assessment of safety and makes timely service referrals. Documents recommended intervention services or activities on the Family Permanency Plan. 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 according to time frames established by DSS policy. Ensures documentation meets quality standards and captures necessary elements pertinent to safety, permanency, well‑being and case planning. 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. Understands the impact of trauma on families and secondary trauma on child welfare staff and applies principles to support families. Ensures that 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. Qualifications A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or Social Science. Or a Bachelor's Degree in any other field and one (1) year of experience in a related field. Selected positions may prefer a Master's Degree. Child Welfare experience highly desired. Valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle. Must pass background check, drug screening, and meet any additional competency requirements as set by DSS. 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. Salary Front line case managers start at a minimum salary of $45,721 during initial certification, with supplements up to 10% additional for BSW/MSW degrees or supervisory roles. Annual raises and progression to Levels 2 and 3 are available based on competency and experience. Division CWS – Investigations / Horry County. #J-18808-Ljbffr