The primary responsibility of a FRCPS Case manager is to provide assessment, support and case management services to children and families referred by the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) who have an open Family Preservation Case, open Investigation, or are in a licensed kinship placement or unlicensed court-ordered kinship placement.

While maintaining the confidential nature of the agency’s services, Case Manager duties include but are not limited to the following: assessment, service planning, monitoring, home visitation, counseling, parent education, concrete service provision, and community referrals. Services are based on family needs.

FRCPS case manager must have at least a bachelor’s degree in the field of Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, behavioral science, or a related field, and a minimum of one year of direct care experience or supervised practice in lieu of the experience requirement.

Must possess warm, empathic relationship-building skills and communication style to establish a trusting relationship within a family. Must demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and experience in basic parenting skills and family dynamics, behavior management, parent education and childcare/safety. Must serve as a positive role model to families and be sensitive to the needs of youth and families in crisis. Must be aware of, sensitive to, and knowledgeable about various cultural, intellectual, economic, social, spiritual, and gender-related differences.

Must have adequate transportation with appropriate insurance coverage for transporting children and other family members as required by Growing Home Southeast Policy. Must have the ability to drive for long periods of time, sit, stand, and lift up to 10 pounds. Must demonstrate ability to work effectively as a member of a team and exhibit organizational and writing ability to ensure accurate and complete records and required documentation.