Social Worker Investigative Assessment & Treatment

The Scotland County Department of Social Services works to improve the wellbeing and safety of citizens' lives.  As a part of the DSS team you will work with others who value Respect, Teamwork, Dependability, Accountability, Innovation, and Excellence.  The Department provides flexible work scheduling and a full benefits package including medical insurance, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and membership in the North Carolina retirement system. *May be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Provides advanced, professional level casework for children at risk for neglect, abuse, or dependency.
• Receives, assesses, investigates reports of child abuse, neglect, and dependency within established timeframes.
• Identifies risk and provides safety interventions to children in family and out of home settings.
• Works regularly in the field conducting home visits, school visits, etc.
• Prepares reports and testifies at juvenile court hearings.
• Prepares and maintains ongoing documentation of workload activities.
• Provides referrals and engages community partners.
• Conducts Child and Family Team meetings.
• Participates in revolving on call coverage requiring 24 hour a day availability.
• Performs other duties as assigned, which may include emergency shelter duty.

Examples of Duties

IDEAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, group work, and community issues;
• Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques including resources in the community;
• Considerable knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies which govern Child Welfare programs;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, administrative officials, other professionals, and the general public;
• Ability to express ideas  and communicate clearly and concisely;
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely;
• Basic knowledge and/or ability to use office equipment, software systems, internet based programs;
• Ability to analyze, prioritize, plan, and execute work timely and accurately.
• Agency values of Respect, Teamwork, Dependability, Accountability, Innovation, and Excellence should be practiced and used in all interactions driving exemplary customer service.

Typical Qualifications

PREFERRED TRAINING 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 for children’s services social work positions.
• And, the successful candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Supplemental Information

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

• Criminal records check, drug screen, references and transcripts will be required for the successful candidate; this is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug testing.
• All applications will be considered but not necessarily interviewed.
• In lieu of no qualified applicants, trainee or work against qualifying applicants may be considered.
• Resume in lieu of a completed application is not acceptable.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Must attach a copy of your college transcript to the online application for non-SW degrees.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant.