Social Worker IV - I/A & T - REPOST

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Washington, NC

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 113-40-204

Department : Children's Services

Opening Date : 02 / 19 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 5 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern

Description of Duties

This is a reposted position. Previous applicants will be considered.

Please note : All education, including high school, and all employment history must be included in the body of the application for the application to be considered complete.

Hiring salary $55,446

Rate after successful completion of 12 month probationary period - $58,218

PAID OVERTIME / 401K Matching / NC State Health Plan

MSW / BSW degrees are preferred. College transcripts are required.

Applicants with qualified work against status may be considered at lower salary and grade.

5,000 will be added to base pay for selected applicants who have successfully completed their Masters of Social Work degree.

The primary purpose of this position in relation to Children's Services is as follows : To receive and document reports of alleged child neglect, abuse and or dependency. Complete a thorough investigation / assessment, documenting strengths and needs of the families involved. To make referrals and recommendations for those needing continued services. Provide ongoing in home family services as needed once a case has been substantiated or found "in need of services" or "services recommended". Participate in court related activities as needed to ensure the safety and well being of children. To participate routinely in after hours work when on call or as directed by the supervisor. To assist other workers within Children's Services as needed to ensure the safety and stability of children.

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 successful completion of the North Carolina Child Welfare Collaborative, or Master's degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of social work or counseling experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work and two years of social work or counseling experience; or a master's degree in a counseling field and two years of social work experience; or four year degree in a human service field or related curriculum including at least 15 semester hours in courses related to social work or counseling 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. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered for "work-against" status. All degrees received must be from an appropriately accredited institution.

• 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.

Supplemental Information

Application Procedure :

College transcripts are required.

Online Application : https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / beaufortdss / Please read and complete all sections of the Application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of application.

You can find assistance with creating your account and steps for completing the application process at this site : www.governmentjobs.com / Home / ApplicationGuide

Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax. Please call the BCDSS office for assistance.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5 : 00 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click on "Application Status". Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6 - 8 weeks.

Pre-employment Drug Screening and Criminal Background check will be required as a condition of employment. Valid Driver's License Required.

All employees are called upon to serve shelter duty in times of emergency and / or natural disaster.

Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Health Insurance - North Carolina State Health Plan for Teachers

and State Employees : Administered by : Blue Cross / Blue Shield of NC

Standard 80 / 20 Plan Cost to employee $50.00 monthly with one wellness activity

Hospital Services - $300 Copay 20%, plan pays 80% after $1,250 deductible

4,89000 coinsurance maximum per year for individual after deductible

Basic 70 / 30 Plan Cost to employee $25.00 monthly

47 for CPP Specialist, $94 for other Specialists

Hospital Services - $337 Copay 30%, plan pays 70% after $1,500 deductible

5,900 coinsurance maximum per year for individual after deductible

Prescription Drugs - 80 / 20 plan

Tier 2 $30.00 Tier 2 (Preferred Brand) No Generic

Tier 4 $100.00 for Specialty drugs

Tier 5 $250.00 for Specialty drugs

Prescription Drugs - 70 / 30 plan

Tier 2 $47.00 Tier 2 (Preferred Brand) No Generic

Tier 3 Deductible / Coinsurance

Tier 4 $200.00 for specialty drugs

Tier 5 $350.00 for specialty drugs

State Health Plan Premiums

Standard 80 / 20 - One Wellness Activity Basic 70 / 30

Employee / Child(ren) $305.00-month Employee / Child(ren) $218.00-month

Employee / Spouse $700.00-month Employee / Spouse $590.00-month

Employee / Family - $720.00-month Employee / Family $598.00-month

Delta Dental

Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Retirement - NC Local Government Employees' Retirement System

Death Benefit - NC Local Government Employees' Retirement System

Longevity - 5-year interval % increase to base salary

First 5-year interval (5 years of service) 1.5% increase

Second 5-year interval (10 years of service) 2.25% increase

Third 5-year interval (15 years of service) 3.25% increase

Forth 5-year interval (20 years of service) 4.50% increase

Each additional 5-year interval (25, 30, etc. years of service) 4.5% increase

Work Hours

40-hour work week

Depending on position may require some overtime and on-call hours.

Leave

5 but less than 10 years : 11.333 hours per month - 17 days per year

10 but less than 15 years : 13.333 hours per month - 20 days per year

15 but less than 20 years : 15.333 hours per month - 23 days per year

Holidays - In accordance with the state schedule

Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday

Good Friday

Memorial Day

July 4th

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving-2 days

Christmas 3 days

Other Benefit Options - Employee Paid

Local Government Employees' Credit Union

Voluntary Life & AD & D Insurance

Short Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account - Health and Dependent Care Expenses

Vision Plan

Cancer

Critical Care-Specified Disease

Pre-Paid Legal & Identify Theft

Accident

Whole Life

Do you have experience in a Human Services and / or Government Agency? If so, how long?

Please check the response that best summarizes your education and experience.

Do you have a thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques and practices and their application to specific casework and community problems?

Do you have considerable knowledge of the laws, regulations and policies which govern social work programs?

Do you have any experience with data collection & interpretation?

Do you have experience reviewing referral case records and evidence in a social services or court environment?

Do you have a thorough knowledge of case management, purposes and implementation?

Do you have experience completing daily documentation sheets?

Do you have experience reading and interpreting various laws, policies and procedures, codes, reports, and records?

Do you have any record keeping experience (examples include entering data / information manually or in a computer system, record or log in order to maintain, retrieve and update record information)? If yes, how many years?

Do you have experience creating reports, summaries, letters, and documents?

Please select the office equipment below that you are proficient in using. Select all that apply.

I understand that in order for this to be considered a complete application I must attach my transcript. My transcript is attached.

In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application, to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired, including high school. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Have you provided such information within the body of the application? (Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following : Education-including high school, Work Experience-each position should be listed separately, Certificates & Licenses, Skills and Additional Information)

Required Question

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