APS 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.

• APS Case Manager performs specialized case management in Adult Protective Services (APS), Division of Adult Advocacy, in Spartanburg County. Responsibilities include investigations, assessments and coordinating protective and preventive services for vulnerable adults, with potential support for other counties as needed.
• Investigates to determine vulnerability, abuse, neglect by a caregiver, self-neglect and exploitation of vulnerable adults, while respecting the self-determination of individuals. May assist other counties with APS case management as needed.
• Provides case management services according to APS policy and procedures, including home visits, participation in legal proceedings, and timely, accurate documentation in CAPSS.
• Coordinates necessary services to keep vulnerable adults safe, including temporary and long-term placements.
• Assists law enforcement and/or family court in emergency removal of adults and secure placement in a protective environment.
• Maintains professional and harmonious relationships with co-workers and the community.
• Assesses the vulnerable adult’s ability to secure long-term services, including redirecting funds, securing a guardian or conservator, and connecting to probate or family court.
• Ensures Personal Identifying Information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared and disposed; protects agency networks, systems, and data.
• Performs Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duties as directed.
• Performs other duties as required and/or directed.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Public Administration or a related field.
• A Bachelor's Degree in any other field and one (1) year of related 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 substitute for completing this application. Submitting a resume that substitutes for any part of the application will render the submission 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 available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript if you are selected for a job offer.

• 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: Adult Protective Services / Kershaw County