Job Description

Posting number: 191341

Department: Department of Social Services

Division: Human Services

Job classification: Case Worker III

Posting type: Open

Categories: Community Services, Health Services, Social Services, Human Services, Community and Social Services

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 CWS Team Coordinator - OHAN primary purpose is to provide leadership, supervision and support to team leaders within Out of Home Investigations Unit (OHAN) by promoting adherence to DSS policies and procedures, agency mission, and GPS Practice Model.

• Provides direct supervision, coaching and mentoring to Team Leaders by promoting safety, permanency and well-being by ensuring fidelity to policy and procedures, conducting case consultations, facilitating meetings, reviewing data reports, monitoring policy changes, ensuring staff attendance in mandatory trainings, and conducting periodic case reviews to ensure quality practice. Coordinates and performs on-call duties.

• Authentically engages and works collaboratively with child welfare staff, families and other professionals with empathy, respect and leadership to include timely responses to telephone calls, emails, and texts. Responds timely and professionally to constituent inquiries from the public and families to problem solve and bring resolution to inquiries.
  

• Reviews policies and practices related to OHAN annually, at a minimum, and updates as needed. Reviews, develops, and implements data reports for comprehensive assessments to include CAPSS, ADR, and Safe Measures reports.

• Provides Team Leaders 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.

• Coordinates with Office of General Counsel with preparing of court actions and participates in staff meetings and/or conferences; represents OHAN at meetings. Designated as the OHAN back-up for the appellate process which includes handling Interim Review requests and OAH decisions.

• Conducts EPMS planning stage and evaluation for direct reports, participates in interview and selection process of employees for vacant positions and manage substandard job performance, disciplinary actions, and other personnel issues as required.
  

• Performs other related duties as requested by management.
  

Examples of duties

A Bachelor's Degree and four (4) years of experience in any combination of social work, management, business administration, administrative services or public administration.

A Master's Degree and two (2) years of experience in any combination of social work, management, business administration, administrative services or public administration.

Supplemental information

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: Child Welfare Services / Richland County