Social Worker IAT

Work Type
Family and Children’s Services

Position Number
00604

Salary
57,192

Closing Date
Continuous Recruitment
Posted November 7, 2023


Agency Name
Wilson County DSS

Work County
Wilson

Job Contact
Suzanne Moose HR Recruitment Manager

Job Location
100 Gold St NE
Wilson
North Carolina
27893
Job Description

Social Worker IAT Wilson County Department of Social Services
Paid Health Insurance for employees | Dental |Longevity Pay | 401-K | Life Insurance Vacation/Sick Leave | 12 Paid Holidays | Flex Care |Travel Reimbursement | Tuition Reimbursement Are you mentally tough but compassionate? Are you inquisitive yet open-minded? Then this is the career for you!  
Description of Work
  This position involves receiving, screening, and investigating all reports of neglect, abuse and exploitation of children. It further involves assessing, diagnosing, planning, and implementing treatment plans focused on prevention of foster care and rehabilitation through services provided to intact families in their own homes. Applicants should be skilled in crisis intervention and decision-making, as well as the ability to deal with hostile clients, and capable of legal intervention involving law enforcement and the court system. Good communication skills are essential. Applicant must be capable of acquiring and applying a thorough knowledge of the laws governing protective services. Position is subject to after-hours duty to provide emergency services. Requires the ability to work effectively in a teamwork setting and maintain a cooperative and effective working relationship with team members, community professionals, and agency leaders. Requires a valid driver's license as well as dependable transportation. Must possess and be able to demonstrate intermediate level of personal computer skills.  
Minimum Education and Experience
  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. 
Supplemental Information
PREFERENCES: Prefer applicants with BSW or MSW Degree; or master in human services degree with substantially equivalent social work courses with social work experience in a county department of social services. Only those applicants meeting the specific requirements above will be considered for an interview. APPLICATION PROCESS:  Applicants must complete and submit a Wilson County application through the online process. A resume may be attached but is not a substitute.  Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be processed. A copy of your transcript must be attached from your college or university to the application form.
Agency
Wilson County Government
Address
2201 Miller Rd, South Wilson, North Carolina, 27893
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