Assessment and Planning Coordinator (CANS) / 61014855

Special Notice: Based on available space, the selected incumbent of this position will choose their preferred working location. Discussion of the county preference will occur during the interview process. (Counties available: Chesterfield, Clarendon, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, Sumter, Williamsburg)

Do you have a passion to provide meaningful contributions to your community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of South Carolina's children, families, and vulnerable adults? If so, the SC Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you!

Job Duties:• The Assessment and Planning Coordinator will serve as the practice expert for the daily implementation of the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessment that is used to support case planning and safety decisions, facilitate quality improvement initiatives, and to allow for the monitoring of outcomes of services. This position coordinates and supports the service delivery process for CANS and Family Advocacy and Support Tool (FAST) compliance and quality.

• Approves, denies or returns the CANS assessment for revisions timely according to policy time frames.

• Provides coaching and technical assistance to county staff according to GPS values, guiding principles and core practice skills by regularly meeting with county leadership to assess training needs and conducting identified trainings.

• Monitors and reviews data provided by CAPSS and other resources to ensure compliance with submitting and resubmitting CANS within the established agency's requirements.

• Understands the performance requirements for the Family Advocacy and Support Tool (FAST) and Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) according to policies and procedures.

• Updates and maintains training curriculum, modules, and hand-outs to reflect current policies and procedures.

• Conducts quality reviews of the Family Advocacy and Support Tool (FAST) as needed and provide consultation to counties to ensure that the assessments are being completed according to GPS guiding principles and core practice skills.

• Provides case consultation around how to integrate the results of CANS into case planning and practice.

• Maintains child welfare certification. Completes 20 hours of training yearly to include certifications that are required yearly. Is encouraged to attend and participate to assist with skills and development growth.

• 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 and staff.

• Performs other job duties as required.

A Bachelor's Degree and four (4) years of experience in any combination of social work, management, business administration, administrative services or public administration.

A Master's Degree or higher and two (2) years of experience in any combination of social work, management, business administration, administrative services or public administration.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 have a valid driver’s license and access to motor vehicle. Ability to enter information into computer. Must have a high tolerance for noise or irate clients. Must be able to travel to attend regional and/or state meetings and training.

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 Program

DIVISION: Child Welfare Services / Statewide