CWS Team Leader – OHAN / 61015821 Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

CWS Team Leader – OHAN / 61015821 State of South Carolina – 2.9 Richland County, SC Job Details Full-time $48,070 – $72,134 a year 18 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 Management Social work Mid-level Master’s degree Driver’s License Child protective services Bachelor’s degree Corrections facility medical clinic 2 years 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:

The CWS Team Leader – OHAN plans and implements statewide programs in the area of accepting reports of and investigating child abuse and neglect in residential institutions, foster homes, and residential treatment and child care facilities. Supervise and direct professional staff assigned to conduct intake of out of home abuse or neglect reports and to investigate reports of alleged child abuse and neglect in residential institutions, group homes, foster homes, and child care facilities in accordance with DSS Policy, Agency Mission, and GPS Practice Model. Assist in development and implementation of policy governing procedures for out of home abuse and neglect investigations in foster homes, group homes, child care facilities and residential treatment facilities licensed by Department of Social Services, Department of Public Health and /or Department of Mental Health. Provide case managers with EPMS planning and evaluation plans. Participates in hiring and training of all new employees, promotes equal opportunity, develops a diverse workforce, and gives fair opportunity to all staff. Completes performance and practice evaluations on direct reports biannually and upon request for level ascension. Timely submits evaluations for level ascension. Maintain child welfare certification. Completes 20 hours of training yearly to include certifications that are required yearly. is encouraged to attend and participate to assist with skills and development growth. Coordinate with Office of General Counsel with preparing of court actions and participate in staff meetings and/or conferences; represent OHAN at meetings basis. Maintain child welfare certification. Completes 20 hours of training yearly to include certifications that are required yearly. Is encouraged to attend and participate to assist with skills and development growth. Utilize agency data reports to assist with management of unit staff. Maintain an active routine of self-care and pursues support when necessary to minimize the threat of secondary trauma to physical and mental health. Understands the impact of trauma on families and secondary trauma on child welfare staff and applies principles to support families and staff. Performs Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duties/services as directed. Minimum and Additional Requirements A Bachelor’s Degree and four (4) years in social services programs, correctional, education, general administrative management, or relevant program experience A Master’s Degree and two (2) years of professional experience in social services programs, correctional, education, general administrative management, or relevant program experience 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 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- OHAN / Richland County