CWS Case Manager - Florence, United States - State of South Carolina

Description

Salary: $43, $58,393.00 Annually

Location : Florence County, SC

Job Type: FTE - Full-Time

Job Number:

Agency: Department of Social Services

Division: County Office-Florence

Opening Date: 05/15/2024

Closing Date: 5/21/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:: GA14

Position Number::

Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Band: Band 4

Hiring Range - Min.: $43,700.00

Hiring Range - Max.: $58,393.00

Opening Date: 05/15/2024

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.

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 Case Manager in Adoptions performs specialized case management in the area of child welfare services including but not limited to the areas of adoptions, adoptive applicants, family recruitment, licensure, and treatment services for children and families.
• Provides continuous family assessment to carry out the family service plan which may include permanency planning, assessing parenting capacity, preparing children for adoptive placement, group counseling and therapeutic services, coordinating and planning joint case services with other child welfare staff.
  
  
• Make home visits as required by agency policy and applicable law(s).
• Conducts home studies for purpose of evaluating family functioning, relationships, and ability to care for adoptive children which may include home visits, references, fire and health inspections and other requirements as indicated by agency policy or law.
• Coordinates the selection of adoptive families. Make referrals for specialized recruitment / placement. Coordinate Pre-Adoptive or Adoptive Placement. Provide post placement services to children and families. Provide supervision to adoptive families including referrals to community resources. Make emergency placements.
• Plans and implements recruitment programs to increase the number of adoptive families, provide information, and participate in community outreach.
• Trains adoptive applicants or families through either group or individual sessions regarding their roles and responsibilities.
  
  
• Removes children from abusive and neglectful homes to place them in a protective environment. Assist Law Enforcement / Family Court in emergency removal of children and placement in a protective environment.
• Participates in appropriate staffings and legal proceedings as it relates to adoption services. Prepare necessary summaries, home studies, judicial reviews, petitions, and makes recommendations as needed. Represent the agency in Court which may include testimony.
• Performs Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duties/services as directed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Agency Requirements:
A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or Social Science.

A Bachelor's Degree in any other field and one (1) year experience in a related field.
Preferred Qualifications

his 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 have a valid driver's license and access to a motor vehicle. Ability to access 4/5 drawer filing cabinets or other various filing systems.

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, Vison, 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 - Adoptions / Florence County
Additional Comments

*Important Salary Information*

With the recent implementation of the Child Welfare salary plan funded by the General Assembly beginning in July 2021, front line case managers and team leaders (supervisors) will not only earn higher starting salaries when joining DSS than in previous years, but will also enjoy supplements to their starting salaries upon completion of training and competencies, attainment of BSW/MSW degrees for front line case managers, annual increases for years of continuous service, and salary increases upon attainment of established competencies/certifications for moving into Level 2 and Level 3 salaries.

New Child Welfare case managers will earn a starting salary of at least $43,700 during initial certification, depending on education level and degree type, with up-front starting salary supplements of 2.5% ($44,792) and 5% ($45,885) for candidates holding a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree, and 10% ($48,070) for team leaders (supervisors), respectively. Following completion of training certification, assignment of caseloads with one year of completed experience, quarterly adjustments will be made to move successful trainees into the Level 1 salary bracket and will receive at least a 15% salary increase (adjusting their salary to $50,225, $51,510 or $52,769 depending on degree type), and $55,280 for team leaders (supervisors) at that time.

Annual salary increases of up to 0.50% per year will be awarded on a quarterly basis for each consecutive year a Level 1 case manager remains in his/her class/position.

In January of 2022, DSS rolled out additional opportunities for case managers to progress from Level 1 to Levels 2 and 3, with increases in salary averaging 2.5% for each increase in the case manager's level of expertise under the salary plan. Level 2 and 3 child welfare staff will also see accelerated annual increases of 1% to 1.5% per year awarded for each continuous year served in his/her class/position. Progression from Level 1 to Levels 2 and 3 requires completion of specified requirements in the Advancement Pathway which include additional training, skill development, and practice model aligned competencies that increase in complexity as the career path progresses. Case reviews, data compliance reviews, field observations and employee self-assessments are used by supervisors to evaluate eligible employees' demonstration of competencies and skills prior to approval to advance to the subsequent level.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

01

Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any job? If yes, please explain.

02

I understand that supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. If you have any periods of time when you were not employed, you must also list those periods on your employment application. A resume cannot be substituted for completing work history and education sections of the employment application. Employment application will be considered incomplete and not forwarded. I have read and acknowledge the above.

• Yes
• No

03

I understand that by completion and submission of this application, that if I possess educational credentials that qualify me for the available DSS positions, I will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if selected for the position.

• Yes
• No

04

I understand that it is my responsibility to provide a certified official college transcript within two (2) weeks of employment in the event I am offered a position with the Department of Social Services.

• Yes
• No

05

If you selected "Yes" that you are a Veteran, are you able to provide a Member 4, Service 2-Copy, or NGB22 DD-214?

• Yes
• No

06

Please indicate your level of education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate

07

Please provide your major(s) and give the date(s) you received your degree(s).

08

Please select your academic status below:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work or Social Welfare program accredited institution, plus experience as a professional Social Worker.
• I currently have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or Social Science.
• I will complete my Bachelor's degree within the next 30 days.
• None of the above.

09

Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If (YES), please provide state agency.

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How did you hear about this job opportunity?

• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• State Career Employee
• DSS HR Recruiter or Employee
• Radio/TV/Billboard Ad
• Friend
• Other

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