Social Worker IAT – CPS
Work Type
Other
Position Number
2023-00084
Salary
$55,255 - $70,804 annually
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Posted October 11, 2023
Agency Name
Person County DSS
Work County
Person
Job Location
304 S. Morgan St.
Roxboro
North Carolina
27573
Job Description
Person County Government is recruiting for a Social Worker IAT for the Child Protective Services Unit at the Department of Social Services. Â The employee in this position will respond to crisis situations in regard to reports of abuse and neglect received by the agency. Responsibilities include investigation or assessment of alleged abuse and/or neglect, substantiating the allegations within state and federal guidelines, providing testimony in court, and following up with case management or treatment for families.
Cover letter, resume and transcripts required to apply.  A copy of the official college transcript added as an attachment is acceptable for the application process, but if an applicant is selected for an interview, he/she will be required to bring an official college transcript to the interview.
For the complete job description click on the following:Â Social Worker IAT-CPS Investigate (2346)Â
To learn more about the Department of Social Services, click HERE.
This is a non-exempt position working 37.5 hours weekly/1950 hours annually.
Minimum Education and Experience
Required Minimum Training and Education:
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.
Additional Training/Experience
Completion of Child Welfare Services Pre-Service training is preferred but must be completed prior to assignment of a caseload. Â Building Cultural Safety, Child Development and the Effects of Trauma, CPS Assessments in CWS, Intake for CWS, Introduction to the NC Practice Standards, Legal Aspects of CW, Medical Aspects of Child Abuse and Neglect for Non-Medical Professionals, and NC Practice Standards Worker Training Series (Assessing, Communicating, Engaging and Planning) must be completed within one year of hire.
Special Requirements/Qualifications
Valid driver’s license.