Salary: $29,061.00 – $53,769.00 Annually
Location : Lexington County, SC
Job Type: FTE – Full-Time
Job Number: 149848
Agency: Department of Social Services
Division: Adult Protective Services
Opening Date: 06/19/2023
Closing Date: 6/23/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code:: GA14
Position Number:: 61016073
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday – Friday (8:30 – 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 4
Hiring Range – Min.: $39,271.00
Hiring Range – Max.: $41,415.00
Opening Date: 05/25/2023
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
Special Notice: This is a REPOST — Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to re-apply for this position.
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 Adult Protective Services Case management in the area of Adult Protective Services (APS), Division of Adult Advocacy, in the following county or counties: Kershaw and Richland. 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.
- Ensure uniform interpretation, application and implementation of policies, rules and regulations by staff in the area of APS investigations and protective services, maintain standards of practice as outlined by the Adult Protective Services Human Services Policy and Procedure Manual and the Omnibus Adult Protection Act.
- Provide daily supervision to APS staff across county lines in investigation and/or protective services program areas. Completes administrative and personnel duties to include but not limited to EPMS to staff by deadlines, staffing cases with APS case managers by timelines set by APS policy, ensuring that all accepted intake reports are attached to active investigations and all APS investigations and protective services cases are processed in a timely manner.
- Review documentation in CAPSS system to ensure case managers tasks are completed timely and accurately.
- Identify, prioritize, and coordinate training attendance for APS staff on the county level. Plans and implements the knowledge and skills development of APS staff through conferences and critical staffing.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of various reports and other information including court summaries and other court related to paperwork.
- Creates and participates in county level multi-agency inter-disciplinary Adult Protective Services Coordination Teams.
- Perform Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty/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.
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.
A flexible work schedule with some evening and weekend activities. Some overnight travel is required and must have a valid Driver’s License.
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.
DIVISION: Adult Protective Services / Lexington County
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.
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Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any job? If yes, please explain.
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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 there are 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
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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
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I understand that it is my responsibility to provide a certified official college transcript within two (2) weeks of employment in the even I am offered a position with the Department of Social Services.
- Yes
- No
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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
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Please indicate your level of education:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
- Doctorate
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Please provide the date of completion:
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Please select your academic status below:
- 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.
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work or Social Welfare program accredited institution, plus experience as a professional Social Worker.
- None of the above.
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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?
- State Career Website
- DSS Recruiter or Employee
- Radio/TV/Billboard advertisement
- Friend
- Other
Required Question