Transition Specialist – After Care / 61082788 Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Transition Specialist – After Care / 61082788 State of South Carolina – 2.9 Richland County, SC Job Details Full-time $38,985 – $55,559 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Parental leave Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Social work Mid-level Driver’s License Bachelor’s degree 1 year Child welfare Full Job Description 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:

Serves as a direct connection for former foster youth to reconnect with DSS and its services, such as Chafee/ETV benefits, Extension of Foster Care, Providers and contract holders serving this population, other government agencies and its benefits to secure stability and transitional growth. Provide readiness workshops, trainings, and events to support successful transition to adulthood. Engages and provide ongoing assistance, training and transition support to young adults that are receiving After-Care Services for former foster youth. Maintains minimum of monthly contact (virtual, email, text, Face-time) and adjust accordingly based on the needs of the young adult. Document all interactions in CAPSS. Completes, reviews, and updates individualized and strength-based transition plan in partnership with the young adult in a developmentally appropriate and identity affirming ways. Provides Service Navigation by identifying community resources, assist with referral and/or application processes, obtaining timely, essential, and appropriate support resources based on the young adult’s needs and goals. Follow up with received services, and ensure connection is solidified to the support resources. Guide the young adult to navigate self sufficiency by encouraging to build lifelong connections to family and community. Submits all applications for Chafee/ETV funds for eligible former foster youth to ensure compliance with federal laws, state laws, SC regulations and agency policy. Enter approval letters as linked files into CAPSS. Monitor Chafee/ETV payment for timely delivery and trouble shoot payment errors. Document NYTD services for approved services once payment is rendered. Partners with state, regional, and local providers serving transition age youth to expand service array in areas of life skills development, youth advocacy, housing service array, financial literacy, employability, transportation ownership, education, etc. Creates networking opportunities with community partners to maximize transition supportive resources. Attends all required trainings assigned by HR, SDT, and supervisor, including adolescent training track, and webinars for further professional development of this role. Maintains an active routine of self-care and pursues support when necessary to minimize the threat of secondary trauma to physical and mental health. Performs other job related duties as requested or required, such as Shelter Duty. Minimum and Additional Requirements A Bachelor’s Degree and one (1) year of experience in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or Social Science. Preferred Qualifications Child Welfare experience is preferred. 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. Regional Support Position. Must possess a valid driver’s license, be able and willing to drive and to transport youth; must be able to interact with adolescents 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 Children 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year 15 days sick leave per year 13 paid holidays

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