CWS Team Leader – OHAN / 61129144 Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

CWS Team Leader

• OHAN / 61129144

  
  Salary
  $50,293.00

• $61,100.00 Annually
  Location Richland County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  177160
  Agency
  Department of Social Services
  Division
  Human Services
  Opening Date
  06/17/2025
  Closing Date
  6/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

GA15

Position Number:

61129144

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday (8:30
• 5:00)
  Pay Grade
  GEN08
  Hiring Range
• Min.
  $50,293.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$61,100.00
Opening Date
06/17/2025
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.

DESCRIPTION

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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
  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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