Family Search and Engagement Coordinator / 61127945, 61108748, 61143649, & 61058134 Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Family Search and Engagement Coordinator / 61127945, 61108748, 61143649, & 61058134 2.9 2.9 out of 5 stars Richland County, SC Job Responsibilities

SPECIAL NOTICE

THIS

IS A TEMPORARY-GRANT 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 Family Search and Engagement Coordinator provides support to county staff around family search and engagement efforts by promoting adherence to DSS policies and procedures, agency mission, and GPS Practice Model. Authentically engages and works collaboratively with child welfare staff, families, kin, and other professionals with empathy and respect. Responds timely and professionally to inquiries regarding family search and engagement practices. Consults and collaborates with county staff on family search and engagement requests, from initial referral. Conducts family search and engagement for child, youth, or young adult with no identified permanency resource through: interviews with the child(ren), parents/guardians (to include non-custodial parents), providers, schools, foster parents, etc. on an ongoing basis for both placement and maintaining family connections purposes; intensive and thorough case mining; completion of connectedness charts, ecomaps, genograms, etc.; Social media searches; and, using public records for search purposes. Engages children, families, and others through: in-person interviews; telephone calls; text messages; emails; and certified mail. Participates in Child and Family Team Meetings and case consultations to provide updates on the FSE process, as needed. Documents case work activity in CAPSS system to maintain records. Teams with County to update or enter all FSE activities in CAPSS. Reviews data outcomes by reviewing county data to identify patterns in practice and procedural changes needed to move the county towards best practice. Maintains a working knowledge of DSS policies, practices, and updates. Maintains child welfare certification. Completes 20 hours of training yearly to include certifications that are required yearly. Performs other duties as required. Minimum and Additional Requirements A Bachelor’s Degree and three (3) years of professional experience in social services programs, correctional, or educational, or relevant program experience. A Master’s Degree and one (1) year professional experience in social services programs, correctional, or educational. Experience in child welfare 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

Kinship Care / Richland County