Social Worker Investigative/A&T On-Call
Work Type
Family and Children’s Services
Position Number
702703
Salary
$49,860 - $78,803
Closing Date
August 28, 2020
Posted August 13, 2020
Agency Name
Pitt County Social Services
Work County
Pitt
Job Location
1717 W 5th Street
Greenville
North Carolina
27834
Job Description
Primary Purpose of Position: The primary purpose of the protective services intake and assessment position is to screen reports of alleged abuse, neglect and dependency, investigate and assess the child's need for protective services, and insure the child and family receives needed protective services. This position will provide the on-call and emergency services during the hours that the Agency is not officially open.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques and practices and their applications to complex casework, treatment, and investigation of abuse or neglect of children; thorough knowledge of policies and procedures as evidenced by the ability to cite the authority of federal and state law; thorough knowledge of individual and group behavior, family dynamics, and medical, behavioral and/or psychosocial problems and their treatment theory. Considerable knowledge of governmental and private organizations and resources in the community. Ability to interact and motivate a resistant involuntary client population and the public who may not agree with the laws, rules or policies of the process or the programs; ability to prepare documentation such as written investigative reports for the court, case records and treatment plans; ability to testify as an expert witness; ability to employ advanced case management interview techniques to establish a supportive relationship and involve families in the initial assessment for the need of services; ability to quickly assess the risks and safety of the client environment during daylight hours, after dark and in high crime areas; ability to employ expert negotiation skills in the most complex cases; ability to analyze and assess child development safety issues in relation to risk factors; ability to analyze tense family situations and make decisions about removing children when the decision has to be made with limited direct information and limited access to consultation; ability to communicate effectively and establish supportive client relationships. 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.
Minimum 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. Valid North Carolina driver license required. Bilinguals encouraged to apply. Transcript required with application to be considered for position. DD 214 is required from applicants claiming a military preference. Salary is negotiable with education and experience.