Social Worker (Child Welfare/Foster Care)

This position is an advanced level of casework that provides a senior level of assessment and intervention services to children and their families through foster care and/or adoption programs.  Tasks include assessments, crisis intervention, case planning and referrals to community programs and resources. Must be able to interpret and apply Federal and State Law and North Carolina Child Welfare Policies while performing job duties.  Social workers in this position are involved in court proceedings and have to give reports and testimony to the court on a frequent basis.  Social worker is responsible for documentation of interactions with clients and families, collaterals and other identified family supports as well as on-going consultation with supervisor and agency attorney.  This position also provides assistance with Child Protective Services intake and rotates on-call duties for after-hours emergencies.  This position must be able to prioritize work tasks in order to ensure the safety of clients while meeting agency and state timeliness guidelines.  Perform other duties as assigned.