What are the responsibilities and job description for the REPOST CWS Case Worker Assistant - Foster Care / 61129947 position at State of South Carolina?
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 Child Welfare Services Case Worker Assistant provides daily assistance and support to include transportation, family search and engagement and concerted efforts to CWS Case Managers in the Upstate Region in the areas of Foster Care and Adoption.
- Collaborates with county and regional adoption staff to transport children to and from visitation, placement, court hearings and medical appointments and documents work activity.
- Works collaboratively with child welfare staff in performing administrative tasks in accordance with DSS Policy, Agency Mission and GPS Practice Model to support families and other professional/agency partners. Tasks can include concerted efforts and family search and engagement.
- Authentically engages families and other professionals with empathy and respect.
- Completes all necessary training for regional support task.
- Maintains an active routine of self-care and pursues support when necessary to minimize the threat of secondary trauma to physical and mental health.
- Ensures that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared and disposed. Protects the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data.
- Performs Red Cross Shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty/ services as directed.
- Performs other relevant duties as assigned.
A High School Diploma and three (3) years of work experience in clerical, administration, social work, correctional, business administration or general business, or an equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by the Division of State and Human Resources.
An Associate Degree and one (1) year of experience in clerical, administration, social work, correctional, business administration or general business.
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: CWS - Foster Care / Greenville County
Salary : $37,200 - $48,300