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NEOGOV · 11 hours ago

REPOST CWS Case Manager - Investigations / 61061608

NEOGOV is part of the South Carolina Department of Social Services, focused on providing meaningful work in the community. The CWS Case Manager will conduct investigations of child abuse and neglect, engage with families and professionals, and provide services to support children and families at risk.

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Responsibilities

The CWS Case Manager performs case management in the Child Welfare area of Investigations in accordance with DSS Policy, Mission and GPS Practice Model. Conducting timely initial investigations of reports of child abuse and neglect and offering services to children and families who may have experienced or are at risk of experiencing child maltreatment. Performs on-call duties as assigned
Authentically engages families, other professionals within the agency, and external partners with empathy and respect; to include timely responses to telephone calls, emails, and texts. Collaborates closely with law enforcement and legal when safety concerns are present. Completes legal packets when case has been identified as needing legal action or an EPC has occurred
Makes concerted efforts to locate and engage absent parents, relatives and fictive kin to support and join the child and family team (CFT). Participates in initial CFT meetings and ensures youth and families feel heard and have a voice in the teaming process
Recommends intervention services or activities to strengthen the family and safely maintain the child(ren) in the home based on the initial assessment of safety and makes timely service referrals. Documents recommended intervention services or activities on the Family Permanency Plan
Maintains physical and electronic case record by composing clear, objective, and thorough documentation covering pertinent details of case activities per DSS policy and the GPS Practice Model. Ensures all case management activities are documented in CAPSS system according to time frames established by DSS policy. Ensures documentation meets quality standards and captures necessary elements pertinent to safety, permanency, well-being and case planning
Maintains child welfare certification. Completes 20 hours of training yearly to include certifications that are required yearly
Maintains 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
Performs Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duties/services as directed
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Social WorkCase ManagementChild Welfare CertificationDocumentation SkillsEmpathyCrisis InterventionCollaborationCommunication

Required

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
Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle

Benefits

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
Health insurance
Dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses
Retirement plan options
South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
Tuition assistance
Holiday, annual and sick leave
Discounts on purchases, travel and more

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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