Social Worker – Investigative / Assessment and Treatment (Child Welfare)

JOB DESCRIPTION:  This position's primary responsibilities are:   Child Protective Services:  Duties include receiving, assessing and/or investigating reports of abuse, neglect, or dependency; thorough assessments of family dynamics and needs; service planning and case management; crisis intervention; ongoing treatment primarily of a supportive and behavioral nature; and use of considerable judgement in making recommendations for agency actions and in carrying out agency decisions regarding suitable care for children in and out of their homes.  Duties also include rotation/on call nights and weekends to assure that reports of abuse/neglect are assessed as mandated by North Carolina law and other duties and types of cases as may be needed or necessary.  Majority of work in field.  Valid NC Driver’s License and vehicle in good operating condition required.  Must be able to transport clients in personal vehicle.   EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Master's Degree from an accredited school of social work; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work through the Child Welfare Collaborative; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of directly related experience; or a four-year degree in a human services field plus two years directly related experience; or a four-year college or university degree plus three years of directly related experience.  Directly related experience is defined as human services experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning. Thorough investigation of abuse or neglect of children; Considerable knowledge of governmental and private organizations and resources in the community. Ability to interact and motivate a resistant involuntary client population and ability to quickly assess the risks and safety of the client in all situations and employ expert negotiation skills and analyze and assess child development safety issues. Ability to analyze tense family situations and make decisions about removing children.  Ability to perform manual work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.