Case Manager

Mission and Overview

The mission of the SC Commission for the Blind (SCCB), established in 1966, is to provide quality individualized vocational rehabilitation services, independent living services, and prevention-of-blindness services to South Carolinians who are blind or have low vision leading to competitive employment and social and economic independence. Our goal is to become a national model vocational rehabilitation agency for people who are blind or have low vision, demonstrating quality services, accountability, innovation, effectiveness and efficiency.

Do you want a career doing meaningful work that has a positive impact on people’s lives? Have you thought about a career in state government but weren’t sure how or where to begin? The SCCB is looking for hard‑working passionate individuals such as you! Every SCCB employee is important and a career with the SCCB will give you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally as you play a crucial role in the delivery of services to South Carolinians with visual impairments.

Duties for the Case Manager include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborates with workforce partners including SC Department of Employment and Workforce to promote consumer co‑enrollment in partner programs:
  Educates employers about incentives for hiring people with disabilities:
  Participates in job fairs, conducts outreach, conducts job placement activities, provides and documents services to employers.
• Gathers medical records, psychological records, education records, and work history information for purposes of eligibility determination and development of the Individualized Plan for Employment. Reviews assessment reports to determine consumer’s primary employment factors, conducts career exploration and maintains confidentiality.
• Assists with eligibility determination and develops Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) within specified timelines:
  Informs consumers regarding their rights.
• Conducts initial interviews, assessment of rehab needs:
  Provides Counseling and Guidance and maintains quarterly consumer contact:
  Documents consumer progress through the rehabilitation process and delivery of career exploration: documents credentials, measurable skill gains, wage and employment information, and justifications for purchases.
• Provides Counseling and Guidance, Information and Referral services, case management, and service coordination activities to assist consumers in obtaining, maintaining, or advancing in employment. Coordinates services such as Adjustment to Blindness training, eye medical services, rehab technology services, and job placement services. Advises consumers with regard to accommodations, labor market, job requirements, community resources, and available services to address rehab needs.
• Purchases goods and services in accordance with policy:
  Works with Administrative Assistants and vendors to obtain invoices and address outstanding payments. Follows up with vendors to ensure timely service delivery. Receives and documents referrals and participates in staffing.

A bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in career counseling or related case management.

The SCCB is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited to, lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

• Health, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children
• 15 days of annual (vacation) leave per year*
• 15 days of sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Relocation reimbursement**
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

* Employees holding FTE status earn additional annual leave the longer they remain employed with the state.

** Eligible new hires from out‑of‑state may receive up to $5,000 in reimbursements for certain expenses, pursuant to Section 8‑11‑135 of the South Carolina Code of Laws.

A copy of your transcript may be uploaded as an attachment to the application. Upon hiring, candidates must submit official college transcript(s) or diploma(s) for degree(s) obtained. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.