SW IAT- Assessments/Investigations
Work Type
Family and Children’s Services
Salary
$47,445
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Posted January 26, 2021
Agency Name
Vance County DSS
Work County
Vance
Job Location
350 Ruin Creek Road
Henderson
North Carolina
27536
Job Description
Job Description
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This social worker will complete CPS Investigations/Assessments alleging the abuse, neglect and dependency of children. The social worker will use critical thinking in complex situations to assess safety and risk factors for children in the home of their parents. The social worker will use their social work skills and knowledge to determine when to seek removal of custody through the juvenile court when the child cannot be maintained safely in the home of the parent or caretaker. This social worker will also perform on-call duties during after hours and weekends when the agency is closed. This position is required to perform Disaster Duty as needed and required to work overtime prior to and after the regular work schedule of Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
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Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies:
| This social worker works closely with parents, schools, medical personnel and mental health professionals to ensure the well-being needs of the children and families are properly addressed. Make referrals for follow-up services when necessary, preparing court summaries, testify in court, attend meetings to advocate and facilitate services for children and families. Serve On-Call duties on a rotating schedule to respond to reports alleging abuse and neglect of children when the agency is closed on holidays, weekends and work overtime outside of the normal work schedule of the agency. Perform Disaster duties when needed to ensure the safety of the community in the designated emergency shelters when a disaster occurs and work overtime as needed to accommodate the schedules of parents and/or caretakers. |
