CWS Case Worker Assistant

SPECIAL NOTICE: THIS IS A TEMPORARY-GRANT 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? Then the South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you.

• The Child Welfare Services Case Worker Assistant provides daily assistance and support to include transportation and supervising youth experiencing placement instability in the areas of Foster Care, Adoption and Investigation. Transportation needs may include working outside of normal work hours.
• Collaborates with county and regional adoption staff to transport children experiencing placement instability to and from placement, medical appointments, school and supervising youth who are unable to attend school, activity center or without an identified placement overnight.
• Documents work activity in CAPSS system per policy guidance and informs youths case manager of information pertinent to meeting the needs of youth.
• Works collaboratively with child welfare staff in performing administrative tasks in accordance with DSS Policy, Agency Mission and GPS Practice Model to support, youth, families and other professional/agency partners. Tasks can include concerted efforts and family search and engagement.
• Completes all necessary training to include TCI, Awaken, Adolescent Brain Development, Youth Thrive, GPS and documentation.
• Authentically engages youth, families and other professionals with empathy and respect.
• Maintains an active routine of self-care and pursues support when necessary to minimize the threat of secondary trauma to physical and mental health.
• Ensures that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared and disposed. To protect the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data.
• Performs Red Cross Shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty/services as directed.
• Performs other relevant duties as assigned.

A High School Diploma and three (3) years of work experience in clerical, administration, social work, correctional, business administration or general business, or an equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by the Division of State and Human Resources.

An Associate Degree and one (1) year of experience in clerical, administration, social work, correctional, business administration or general business.

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.

• 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 - Placement Services / Richland County