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NEOGOV · 2 days ago

APS Case Manager / 61014310 & 61016073

Lexington County, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$44K/yr - $53K/yr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking an APS Case Manager to work within the South Carolina Department of Social Services, specifically in Adult Protective Services. The role involves specialized case management, including conducting investigations and assessments for vulnerable adults, ensuring their safety and well-being.

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Responsibilities

The APS Case Manager perform specialized case management in the area of Adult Protective Services (APS), Division of Adult Advocacy, in Lexington County. 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

Investigates to determine vulnerability, abuse, neglect by caregiver, self-neglect and exploitation reports of vulnerable adults while respecting self-determination of vulnerable adults. Will assist other counties with APS case management as needed

Provides case management services according to APS policy and procedures to include home visits and legal proceedings and enter documentation into CAPSS as required in a timely and accurate manor

Coordinates necessary services to keep the vulnerable adult safe to include temporary and long-term placements

Assists law enforcement and/or family court in emergency removal of adults, and secure placement in a protective environment

Maintains professional and harmonious relationships with co-workers and the community

Assesses the vulnerable adult's ability to secure long-term services to include but not limited to: redirecting funds, securing a guardian or conservator, filling out appropriate documents for emergency services and connecting to probate or family court

Ensures that Personal Identifying Information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared and disposed. Protect the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data

Performs Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty/services as directed

Performs other duties as required and/or directed