Case Worker - 60006732

Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision, responsible for casework, court preparation, and court attendance for cases with no volunteer Guardian ad Litem appointed.
• Operate in accordance with the best practices and policies of the South Carolina Guardian ad Litem Program.
• Include training and public relations components as the needs of the circuit/county change.
• Work under limited supervision and exercise discretion concerning confidential information.
• Provide day-to-day case management, court preparation, supervision, and assistance to volunteer advocates.
• Follow directions and leadership of County Director, Regional Staff, and State Office Staff.
• Follow South Carolina statutes applicable to the Guardian ad Litem Program and the Best Practices established for the SCGAL Program.
• Exercise judgment and discretion concerning confidential information and case management.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers, co-workers, and partner agencies.
• Perform multiple tasks, prioritize scheduling, and maintain organization.
• Train and supervise volunteers.
• Possess knowledge of computer applications and data entry.
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Perform direct advocacy for victims of abuse/neglect within the assigned judicial circuit to ensure compliance with law, policy, and program objectives regarding the best interest of children until a volunteer Guardian ad Litem can be appointed.
• Conduct courtesy visits for staff members and volunteers in other counties as part of direct advocacy.
• Maintain current programmatic knowledge of child-specific and hearing-related information in assigned caseload.
• Complete monthly monitoring reports and input data into the database.
• Maintain accurate case files.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with the Department of Social Services, Family Court, and other child-serving agencies.
• Assist the coordinator with supervision/management of volunteers, volunteer training sessions, and recruitment efforts as caseload decreases.
• Complete any special assignments or tasks assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma and relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (approved equivalence by the Division of State Human Resources).
• Position may require overnight travel.
• Position may require work during evenings, weekends, and emergency situations.
• Position requires routine driver duties.
• Position requires frequent lifting of 25 lbs.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Work performed primarily in an office environment, with travel and field work required in areas involving known, predictable, and controllable risks and hazards.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree is preferred.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation).