REPOST CWS Case Worker Assistant - Investigations / 61061485

Full Job Description

Special Notice: This is a REPOST -- Previous applicants need not re-apply for this position.

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 Provide services to remedy abuse, neglect and exploitations of self neglect of adults or children unable to protect themselves. Caseworker Assistants will assist Caseworker 1's with providing casework services.

• Provides or arranges transportation to resources in the community as part of the social service family permanency plan.

• Participates as a member of professional team to plan services for clients.

• Makes requests for educational, medical, dental, law enforcement, etc. records.

• Makes referrals to service providers, family group conferencing, Seneca Search, etc.

• Assists with the completion of various packets within the agency.

• Assists with the transportation of children.

• Assists with child and family visitation and teach appropriate parenting and household management skills.

• Assists with other administrative support functions to include drafting correspondences, filing, copying, faxing, email, etc.

• Participates in Red Cross training and shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty/services as directed.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

A High School Diploma and three (3) years work experience in clerical, administration, social work, correctional, business administration or general business, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information

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 - Investigations / Anderson County