APS Case Manager / 61012272

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 APS Case Manager perform specialized case management in the area of Adult Protective Services (APS), Division of Adult Advocacy, in the following county or counties: Lexington and surrounding counties as needed. Case management includes but is not limited to conducting investigations, conducting assessments and coordinating protective and preventive services for vulnerable adults. Will assist other counties with APS case management as needed.
• Investigates to determine vulnerability, abuse, neglect by caregiver, self-neglect and exploitation reports of vulnerable adults while respecting self-determination of vulnerable adults. Will assist other counties with APS case management as needed.
• Provides case management services according to APS policy and procedures to include home visits and legal proceedings and enter documentation into CAPSS as required in a timely and accurate manor.
• Coordinates necessary services to keep the vulnerable adult safe to include temporary and long-term placements.
• Assists law enforcement and/or family court in emergency removal of adults, and secure placement in a protective environment.
• Maintains professional and harmonious relationships with co-workers and the community.
• Assesses the vulnerable adult's ability to secure long-term services to include but not limited to: redirecting funds, securing a guardian or conservator, filling out appropriate documents for emergency services and connecting to probate or family court.
• Perform Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty/services as directed.
• Perform other duties as required and/or directed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or Social Science. Bachelor's Degree in any other field and one (1) year experience in a related field.

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 have a valid driver's license, with access to a personal vehicle, and be able and willing to drive and transport children and adults. Must be able to lift children and to interact with adults and children in a positive and supportive demeanor. Must have the ability to cope with stressful work and life-threatening situations.

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 Program

DIVISION: APS / Anderson County