SW Program Manager

Job Title:  Social Worker III IA&T – Foster Care/Case Management               Location:  Chatham County Department of Social Services Contact Person:  Nancy Burgess Telephone number:  919-642-6905 Address to send application:  Chatham County Human Resources, PO Box 1809, Pittsboro, NC  27312 For printable State of North Carolina Application (PD-107): http://oshr.nc.gov/document/nc-state-government-application-employment-pd-107 or apply online at:  https://chathamnc.seamlessdocs.com/f/ChathamJobApplication   Job Summary Provide Foster Care and In Home social work services to monitor and maintain the safety of children in their homes where neglect or abuse has been identified.  Conduct assessments that accurately identify strengths and needs of the family system and assess risk of continuing harm to the children.  Work to strengthen the family’s capacity to protect and nurture the children through referrals to community resources.  Model and support appropriate behaviors that will enhance family functioning.  Arrange for appropriate alternative placement when children are not safe within their own homes.  Prepare court reports and competently testify in court when necessary.  Document case information thoroughly and timely.  Provide consistent contact and follow-up with families.  Sharing after hours on-call duties with other staff is required.   Fluency in Spanish is beneficial but is not required.  English speaking applicants should apply.    Minimum Qualifications MSW from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative; MSW from an accredited school of social work plus one year directly related experience; BSW from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative plus one year directly related experience; BSW from an accredited school of social work plus two years directly related experience; four year degree in a human service field plus three years directly related experience; four year college or university degree plus four years of directly related experience.  NC driver’s license desired. Salary Salary grade 65; $51,436   Position Closing Date: Open until filled   Chatham County is an equal opportunity employer