CWS Case Worker Assistant Foster Care/ 61129471

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:

• The CWS Case Worker Assistant - Foster Care provides services to remedy abuse, neglect, exploitations or self-neglect of adults or children unable to protect themselves. Human Services Specialist I will assist Human Services Specialist II with providing casework services in the area of assessment, family preservation, foster care, adult and administration.

• Provides or arranges transportation to resources in the community as a part of social service aide plan.

• Participates as a member of a professional team to plan services for clients. Completes on a timely basis detailed documentations of all activities during visits to determine the appropriateness of the contact.

• Makes referrals to service providers, family group conferencing, Seneca search, NYAP, and other referrals needed.

• Assists with the transportation of children. Assist with child and family visitations. Teach appropriate parenting and household management skills.

• Ensures personal identification Information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared and disposed to protect the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data.

• Records client data and prepare written documents, communication effectively, follow instructions and maintain good interpersonal relationships with clients and co-workers.

• Assists with administrative support functions to include, faxing, copying, scanning, emailing, etc.

• Performs shelter/emergency response duties and other related duties as directed by supervisor.

High School Diploma and one (1) year or more of child welfare relevant program experience.

Associate Degree or higher may be substituted for all or part of the work requirements. 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.

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: Child Welfare Services / Sumter County