Social Worker, Community Health

Overview

The Agency's mission is to be boldly innovative in improving the health and quality of life for South Carolinians.

This position is located in Community Long Term Care (CLTC), Sumter County. This is an in-office role and not a telecommute or remote position.

Social Worker who works under the general supervision of the Area Administrator as the Lead Team Case Manager. Primary case management quality assurance and compliance reviewer for the local CLTC office. Assist in the implementation of a system of case management for Medicaid eligible participants who are receiving community-based waiver services including assisting other CLTC offices with essential job functions according to program needs.

Assist with training other case managers in case management activities and provide technical support for various Medicaid waivers such as Community Choices and HIV-AIDS. Travel to the location of assigned cases is necessary. Maintain current knowledge of all CLTC programs and related systems including Phoenix information system. Adhere to HIPAA and privacy laws.

• Provides oversight, monitoring and maintenance of Area Office Case Management services.
• Completes waiver enrollment activities.
• Provides case management services.
• Perform case assignment activities.
• Promotes collaboration and effective communication.
• Provides case review related to assessment and service planning.
• Conducts service Prior Approval process.
• Performs quality assurance and compliance activities.
• Provides Area Administrator assistance.
• Performs emergency preparedness duties or activities as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

A bachelor’s degree in social work with major course work in social science program and four (4) years of experience in a social work program; or a master s in social work or welfare field accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and two (2) years of experience in a social work program.

MANDATORY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must have current licensure by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners.

Additional Requirements:

• Requires holder to drive routinely.
• Valid driver s license.
• Lifting requirements: 20 lbs.
• Must have access to a personal vehicle as needed.

• Knowledge of service planning and service delivery for persons with disabilities.
• Skills in assessment, counseling, care planning and case management in long term care.
• Considerable knowledge of social, mental and cultural aspects of illness.
• Interpersonal skills for developing and maintaining participant, family and community relationships.
• Written and verbal skills in evaluating participants  conditions and needs and interpreting and explaining CLTC program goals to participants, families and other community contacts.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to multi-task within time frames and prioritize cases utilizing effective time management skills.
• Must be able to perform web-based software functions (key data, run reports, update documents, etc.).
• Possess computer proficiency.
• Gerontological preparation desirable.

Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application for qualification purposes. All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from the Office of Human Resources will be through electronic mail.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services 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.