CWS Case Worker Assistant – Foster Care / 61011989 Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

CWS Case Worker Assistant

• Foster Care / 61011989
  
  Salary
  $35,000.00
• $39,207.00 Annually
  Location Richland County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  175453
  Agency
  Department of Social Services
  Division
  County Office-Richland
  Opening Date
  04/11/2025
  Closing Date
  4/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

GA13

Position Number:

61011989

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday (8:30
• 5:00)
  Pay Band
  Band 3
  Hiring Range
• Min.
  $35,000.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$39,207.00
Opening Date
04/11/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency 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.

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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 provides services to remedy abuse, neglect, exploitation or self-neglect of adults or children unable to protect themselves. Human Services Specialist I will assist Human Service Specialist II’s with providing casework services in the area of assessment, family preservation and foster care.
Provide or arranges transportation to resources in the community as a part of social service aide plan.
Participate as a member of a professional team to plan services for clients.
Make requests for educational, medical, dental, law enforcement records.
Make referrals to service providers, family group conferencing, Seneca Search.
Assist with the completion of Foster Care Review Board packets, IV-E packets, Home Studies and ICPC packets.
Assist with the transportation of children.
Assist with child and family visitation and teach appropriate parenting and household management skills.
Assist with other administrative support functions to include drafting correspondences, filing, copying, faxing, email, etc.
Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor. Performs shelter/emergency response duties when needed and as directed.
Ensures that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared and disposed. Protects the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A High School Diploma or equivalent. Related 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.
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

• Foster Care / Richland County
  Employer
  State of South Carolina
  Agency
  Department of Social Services
  Address
  1535 Confederate Avenue Extension
  Columbia, South Carolina, 29201
  Phone
  803-898-7315 ext.

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