SOCIAL WORKER – CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES (CPS) Investigations & Assessments
Work Type
Family and Children’s Services
Position Number
299 40 2102
Salary
Trainee $37,379, SW I $39,662, SW II $41,751, SW III $43,838
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Posted August 22, 2023
Agency Name
Yancey County DSS
Work County
Yancey
Job Contact
Michele Wood
Business Officer
Yancey County DSS
828-682-6148 x 1001
michele.wood@yanceycountync.gov
Job Location
320 Pensacola Rd
Burnsville
North Carolina
28740
Job Description
SOCIAL WORKER III – CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES (CPS) INVESTIGATIONS AND ASSESSMENTS
SW III Hiring Range: $43,838–$53,429
Closing Date: Until filled
We are looking for employees that meet the qualifications in the Job Description.
Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in other disciplines who do not meet the required experience for SW III may be
considered as a Social Worker Trainee, Social Worker I or Social Worker II depending on experience.
SW Trainee starting salary $37,379; SW I salary range is $39,662 - $42,225; SW II salary range is $41,751 - $47,498.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit:
Letter of Interest
Yancey County Application for Employment
https://yanceycountync.gov/images/PDF/Vacancy/YanceyCountyEmploymentApplication.pdf
Transcripts
Three (3) references to: Yancey County DSS
Attn: Michele Wood
PO Box 67
Burnsville, NC 28714
or to michele.wood@yanceycountync.gov
Applicants will only be given credit for information provided in response to the application process in order
to receive full credit for their education, training, and experience. No additional information will be
solicited by Yancey County DSS.
The mission of the Yancey County Department of Social Services is to respectfully assist families and individuals by helping them maintain, and/or enhance their quality of life; to prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable people in the community.
JOB DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: This Social Worker works in the Child Protective Service Unit. Duties include investigating reports of abuse and neglect of children, prioritizing and coordinating services; gathering facts; interviewing children, caregivers and collaterals, determining risks to children and taking necessary actions to ensure the safety of children; developing /implementing safety plans; monitoring placement should removal become necessary; securing and filing custody orders; and testifying in court proceedings.
Requires the ability to interpret law and policies and use sound judgment to make appropriate decisions. Must be
able to effectively communicate with all types of people, impart vital information to both the supervisor and
clients in a clear and concise manner. This position requires the candidate to utilize critical thinking skills, be
willing to have difficult conversations openly and honestly with resistant and angry clients; keep accurate, detailed
and timely written records and have impeccable time management skills. Performs other duties as required.
Must serve as an after-hours on-call worker in rotation with other workers.
RECRUITMENT STANDARDS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Experience in interviewing caretakers, children/disabled adults, and other
sources soliciting specific details of maltreatment to obtain thorough and comprehensive assessment of alleged
maltreatment. Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, and community problems. Skill in establishing rapport with a client and in applying
techniques or assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of client’s problems. Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of case load and their families, as well as
civic, legal, medical, social, and religious organizations. Completion of North Carolina Child Welfare Pre-
Service training. Experience working with difficult clients.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be at least 21 years of age. Persons with bilingual ability (English/Spanish) are encouraged to apply.
Required Minimum Training for SW III:
Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work;
or Master's degree in a human services field and one year of experience in social work or counseling;
or Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child
Welfare Collaborative;
or Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience;
or Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience;
or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
university in any field and three years of directly related experience.
BENEFITS:
Affordable NC State Medical Insurance
Local Government Employees Retirement Plan, 401K/457 Plans
Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, Life and Hospital Insurances
Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
Short and Long Term Disability