Case Worker (Anderson) - 61089080

About the role

This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.

Responsibilities

• Perform casework, court preparation and court attendance for cases in which there are no volunteer Guardian ad Litem appointed.
• Operate in accordance with the best practices and policies of the South Carolina Guardian ad Litem Program.
• 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 the South Carolina statutes applicable to the Guardian ad Litem Program and the Best Practices established for the SCGAL Program.
• Perform direct advocacy for victims of abuse/neglect within the assigned judicial circuit on cases to ensure compliance with law, policy and program's objectives regarding the best interest of children until such time a volunteer Guardian ad Litem can be appointed.
• Conduct courtesy visits for staff members and volunteers in other counties.
• Maintain current programmatic knowledge of child-specific and hearing-related information in assigned caseload.
• Complete monthly monitoring reports and input the 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 the supervision/management of volunteers, volunteer training sessions and recruitment efforts as caseload decreases.
• Complete any special assignments or tasks assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered with an approved equivalence by the Division of State Human Resources (DSHR).
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion concerning confidential information and case management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers, co-workers and partner agencies.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks, prioritize scheduling and organization required.
• Ability to train and supervise volunteers.
• Knowledge of computer applications and data entry.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Position may require overnight travel.
• Position may require the employee to work evenings and weekends.
• Position requires routine driver duties.
• Position requires frequent lifting: 25 lbs.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, 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.
• Retirement benefit choices:
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)