CWS Case Manager Assistant

Salary : $35,000.00 - $39,207.00 AnnuallyLocation : Beaufort County, SCJob Type : FTE - Full-TimeJob Number : 173965Agency : Department of Social ServicesDivision : Human ServicesOpening Date : 02 / 25 / 2025Closing Date : 3 / 3 / 2025 11 : 59 PM EasternResidency Requirement : NoClass Code : : GA13Position Number : : 61061489Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)Pay Band : Band 3Hiring Range - Min. : $35,000.00Hiring Range - Max. : $39,207.00Opening Date : 02 / 25 / 2025EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity EmployerAgency Specific Application Procedures : : All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from DSS Human Resources will be made through electronic mail, unless otherwise indicated.Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Job Responsibilities Do you have a passion to provide meaningful contributions to your community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of South Carolina's children, families, and vulnerable adults? If so, the SC Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you! Job Duties : The Child Welfare Services Case Worker Assistant provides services to remedy abuse, neglect, exploitations or self-neglect of adults or children unable to protect themselves. Human Services Specialist I will assist Human Services Specialist II's with providing casework services in the area of assessment, family preservation and foster care.Provides or arranges transportation to resources in the community as a part of social service aide plan.Participates as a member of a professional team to plan services for clients.Make requests for educational, medical, dental, law enforcement records etc.Make referrals to service providers, family group conferencing, seneca search etc.Assist with the completion of Foster Care Review Board packets, IV-E packets, Home Studies and ICPC packets etc.Assist with the transportation of children.Assist with child and family visitation and teaches appropriate parenting and household management skills.Assist the other administrative support functions to include correspondences, copy, fax, email etc.To ensure that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared and disposed. To protect the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data. Participates in Red Cross training and shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty / services as directed. Minimum and Additional RequirementsA High School Diploma and three (3) years of experience in clerical, administrative, social work, correctional, business administration, or general business.ORAn Associate's Degree and one (1) year of experience in clerical, administrative, social work, correctional, business administration, or general business. 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, be able and willing to drive and to transport children and adults; must be able to lift children and to interact with children and adults in a positive manner. May require overtime hours to include weekends and work during natural disaster or deployment of staff in State issued emergency responses.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 Children15 days annual (vacation) leave per year15 days sick leave per year13 paid holidaysPaid Parental LeaveState Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation ProgramsDIVISION : Human Services / Beaufort County Benefits for State EmployeesThe state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance BenefitsEligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement BenefitsState employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace BenefitsState employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.01 Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any job? If (Yes), please explain. 02 I understand that supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. If you have any periods of time when you were not employed, you must also list those periods on your employment application. A resume cannot be substituted for completing work history and education sections of the employment application. Employment application will be considered incomplete and not forwarded. I have read and acknowledge the above. Yes No 03 I understand that by completion and submission of this application, that if I possess educational credentials that qualify me for the available DSS positions, I will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if selected for the position. Yes No 04 I understand that it is my responsibility to provide a certified official college transcript within two (2) weeks of employment in the even I am offered a position with the Department of Social Services. Yes No 05 If you selected "Yes" that you are a veteran, are you able to provide a Member 4, Service 2-Copy, or NGB22 DD-214? Yes No 06 Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If yes, please provide the state agency / agencies. 07 How did you hear about this job? HR Recruiter DSS Employee Careers Website Indeed LinkedIn SCWORKS College / University Job Portal Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) Radio / TV / Billboard Other 08 If you selected "Other" or "DSS Employee" in the previous question, please list the source below. 09 Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education? High School Diploma or GED Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate None of the above 10 How many years of experience in clerical, administrative, social work, correctional, business administration, or general business? 0 to 1 year 1 to 2 years 2 to 3 years 3 years or more Required Question

Salary : $35,000 - $39,207