Upstate Region Adult Protective Services / In-Person Hiring Blitz
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- Location
- Cherokee County or Newberry County or Laurens County or Greenville County or Greenwood County or Spartanburg County or South Carolina
- Compensation
- $43,753/yr
- Posted
- yesterday
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
Wednesday, August 19th, 2026
Do you have a passion to provide meaningful work in the community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults? Then the South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you.
Job Duties:
- The APS Case Manager performs professional case management services for vulnerable adults in accordance with DSS policy and the APS ComPASS Model. Assesses risk, implements protective interventions, and coordinates services to ensure client safety while respecting the individual’s right to self-determination. Manages an assigned caseload, collaborates with community partners and legal systems, and supports emergency response efforts to maintain continuity of care. Provides assistance to other counties as needed.
- Manages an assigned caseload of vulnerable adults, including client contact, home visits, service planning, and coordination of legal actions as appropriate. Conducts timely assessments to determine risk factors such as abuse, neglect (including self-neglect), and exploitation, and implements protective interventions while honoring client choice. Maintains accurate, objective, and timely documentation in electronic case systems.
- Develops and coordinates service plans in partnership with clients to promote safety and stability, including arranging temporary and long-term placements and community-based supports.
- Collaborates with law enforcement and the court system to support emergency protective actions and assists clients in securing appropriate housing, placement, or protective arrangements.
- Coordinates communication among clients, families, providers, and internal staff to support effective service delivery and maintain professional working relationships.
- Assesses, in coordination with medical and legal professionals, clients’ capacity to access long-term supports, including financial resources, guardianship/conservator-ship, emergency services, and court involvement.
- Supports emergency response operations, including Red Cross sheltering and disaster-related services; assists in developing and monitoring client emergency plans.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Position Duties
A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Public Administration or a related field.
A Bachelor's Degree in any other field and one (1) year experience in a related field.
Other Qualifications
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 possess a valid driver's license and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle. Individuals must comply with necessary field work assignments.
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 Programs
DIVISION: Adult Protective Services / Upstate Region
Benefits
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.
Supplemental Questions
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- HR Recruiter
- DSS Employee
- DSS Internship
- Careers Website
- Indeed
- SCWORKS
- College/University Job Portal
- Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
- Radio/TV/Billboard
- Other
- Yes
- No
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
- Doctorate
- None of the above
- 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 a Social work or Social Welfare program accredited by the Council on accredited institution, plus experience as a professional Social Worker.
- None of the above.
- Yes
- No
- Cherokee County
- Newberry County
- Laurens County
- Greenville County
- Greenwood County
- Spartanburg County
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Department of Social Services Address 1535 Confederate Avenue ExtensionColumbia, South Carolina, 29201 Phone803-898-7315 ext. 2