CPS In-Home Social Worker
Work Type
Family and Children’s Services
Position Number
202200340
Salary
$55,385
Closing Date
August 26, 2022
Posted August 19, 2022
Agency Name
New Hanover County
Work County
New Hanover
Job Description
The NHC Department of Social Services is accepting applications for a Child Protective Services In-Home Social Worker. This Social Worker maintains regular face to face contact with children and families and is responsible for assessing all risk factors and well-being needs affecting children and developing a measurable, family specific, written services plan with the parents/caretakers to ensure the safety of children and address all the needs of the family per state standards and revise as necessary. This includes using community and agency resources to educate, empower, and strengthen families by utilizing Child and Family Team meetings, intra-agency team meetings, and referrals to appropriate services. In Home Social Workers complete case documentation and other service documents and are accountable for compliance with state, federal and agency established standards. They also complete administrative tasks during the completion of their case work as needed.