Social Worker (Case Manager) / 60020119

The Agency's mission is to be boldly innovative in improving the health and quality of life for South Carolinians.

This position is located in Community Long Term Care (CLTC), Charleston County. This is an in-office role and not a telecommute or remote position.

Are you the One? We are looking for a Social Worker (Case Manager) who works under the general supervision of CLTC Area Administrator. Serves as Case Manager II. Assists in the implementation of a system of case management for Medicaid eligible applicants and enrolled participants. Assists other CLTC offices with essential job functions according to program needs. Trains workers and performs assigned quality assurance activities and compliance activities as directed. Travel to location of assigned cases necessary for this position. Maintains a thorough working knowledge of all aspects of CLTC and related systems: programs, policies, and procedures, including but not limited to waivers, Phoenix and Care Call.

• Completes waiver enrollment activities.
• Provides case management services.
• Promotes Collaboration and Effective Communication.
• Provides case review related to assessment and service planning.
• Conducts service Prior Approval process.
• Performs Quality Assurance and Compliance Activities.
• Performs emergency preparedness duties or activities as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE and TGE positions 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.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

A bachelor’s degree in social work or social welfare program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or from a social work or social welfare program offered by a regionally accredited institution, plus one (1) year of experience as a professional social worker.

MANDATORY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must have current licensure by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners.

Additional Requirements:• Requires holder to driver routinely.

• Valid driver's license.

• Lifting requirements: 20 lbs.

• In-office role.

• Community Long Term Care experience and gerontology preparation is preferred.

• Knowledge of criteria for level of care determination.

• Knowledge of federal and state Medicaid regulations.

• Understanding and interest in working with the elderly and disabled.

• Ability to utilize and accept supervision and consultation.

• Ability to train new staff and contract providers.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Personal computer skills.

• Basic math skills.

• Ability to make and keep schedules.

• Ability to multi-task within time frames and prioritize cases utilizing effective time management skills.

• Effective time management skills and computer proficiency.

• Must be able to perform web based software functions (key participant data, run reports, update documents, etc.)

Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application for qualification purposes. All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from the Office of Human Resources will be through electronic mail.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.