Child Welfare Services Case Manager - Pee Dee Region Continuous

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a specialist who assesses risk and safety threats to children who may have experienced abuse and/or neglect.
• Gather information, conduct interviews, and personally engage children and families in the development of safety plans and access to services.
• Participate in supervision and legal consults, collaboration with providers, and preparation of and participation in court proceedings.
• Plan and execute case management activities that ensure the safety, permanency, and well-being of children who have experienced abuse and/or neglect.
• Assess risk and manage safety threats to ensure the safety, permanence, and well-being of children who are in the custody of the Department of Social Services.
• Engage children and families in the development of plans and collaboration of access to services and providers.
• Document case management thoroughly and prepare and participate in court proceedings.
• Perform on-call duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or Social Science.
• A Bachelor's Degree in any other field and one (1) year experience in a related field.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a Social Work or Social Welfare Program accredited by the Council on accredited institutions, plus experience as a professional Social Worker.

Additional Comments

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.

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

Important Salary Information:

• Starting salary of at least $45,721 during initial certification, depending on education level and degree type.
• Up-front starting salary supplements of 2.5% ($46,865), 5% ($48,006) for candidates holding a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree, and 10% ($50,293) for team leaders (supervisors).
• Annual salary increases of up to 0.50% per year.
• Accelerated annual increases of 1% to 1.5% per year awarded for each continuous year served in his/her class/position.

Benefits For State Employees:

• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement and savings plan options
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible work schedules