Social Worker Investigative Assessment and Treatment

Description

The Scotland County Department of Social Services works to improve the wellbeing and safety of citizens' lives. As a part of the DSS team you will work with others who value Respect, Teamwork, Dependability, Accountability, Innovation, and Excellence. The Department provides flexible work scheduling and a full benefits package including medical insurance, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and membership in the North Carolina retirement system.

*May be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Provides advanced, professional level casework for children at risk for neglect, abuse, or dependency.

Receives, assesses, investigates reports of child abuse, neglect, and dependency within established timeframes.

Identifies risk and provides safety interventions to children in family and out of home settings.

Works regularly in the field conducting home visits, school visits, etc.

Prepares reports and testifies at juvenile court hearings.

Prepares and maintains ongoing documentation of workload activities.

Provides referrals and engages community partners.

Conducts Child and Family Team meetings.

Participates in revolving on call coverage requiring 24 hour a day availability.

Performs other duties as assigned, which may include emergency shelter duty.

Examples of Duties

Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, group work, and community issues;

Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques including resources in the community;

Considerable knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies which govern Child Welfare programs;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, administrative officials, other professionals, and the general public;

Ability to express ideas  and communicate clearly and concisely;

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions;

Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely;

• Basic knowledge and/or ability to use office equipment, software systems, internet based programs;
• Ability to analyze, prioritize, plan, and execute work timely and accurately.
• Agency values of Respect, Teamwork, Dependability, Accountability, Innovation, and Excellence should be practiced and used in all interactions driving exemplary customer service.

Typical Qualifications

Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of social work experience; 

Or, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work and two years of social work or counseling experience; 

Or, Master’s degree in a counseling field and two years of social work or counseling experience; 

Or, a four-year degree in a human services field or related curriculum and three years of social work or counseling experience; 

Or, graduation from a four-year college or university and four years of experience in rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling or a related human service field providing experience in the techniques of casework, group work or community organization; 

Or, an equivalent combination of training and experience.

***One year of work experience can be credited for completion of the social work collaborative for children’s services social work positions.

And, the successful candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

**Please note, work against candidates will be considered if no fully qualified candidates are found. Starting salary for work against candidates is $37,362

Supplemental Information

Criminal records check, drug screen, references and transcripts will be required for the successful candidate; this is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug testing.

All applications will be considered but not necessarily interviewed.

In lieu of no qualified applicants, trainee or work against qualifying applicants may be considered.

Resume in lieu of a completed application is not acceptable.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Must attach a copy of your college transcript to the online application for non-SW degrees.

Must have reliable transportation to and from work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant.