CWS Case Worker Assistant - Foster Care

Job Duties: The Child Welfare Services Case Worker Assistant will assist CWS Case Managers by providing casework services support in the area of Assessment, Family Preservation and Foster Care that provides services to remedy abuse, neglect, exploitations, or self-neglect of adults or children unable to protect themselves. Completes IV-E packets to include Social Security correspondence requesting Medicaid and Child Support Referrals etc. and IV-E reviews, and other supporting documentation as required. Participates as a support member of a professional team maintaining a training log for all Child Welfare Services Case Managers and planning services for clients such as contacting Foster Parent and arranging Pediatrician information to State Office. Provides support by assembling FCRB Foster packets and associated invite letters for scheduled meetings, Home Study packets, ICPC packets, and completing the Best Interest Determination Form (BID). Makes referrals to service providers, family group conferencing, Seneca search Mental Health (WMH & Justice Works). Provides or arranges transportation to resources in the community as a part of social service aide plan and assist with the transportation of children. Performs other related duties such as correspondences, copy, fax, email, and other similar administrative duties as well as Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty/services as directed. Ensures 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. A High School Diploma and three (3) years of experience in clerical, administrative, social work, correctional, business administration, or general business. An Associate Degree and one (1) year of experience in clerical, administrative, social work, correctional, business administration, or general business. A Bachelor's Degree or higher may be substituted for part or all of work experience. 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:Child Welfare Services / Horry County