What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOCIAL WORKER III-FOSTER CARE position at Bladen County?
JOB
To perform advanced level professional social work providing services in serious and complicated cases that require the flexible use of a wide range of social work skills.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Provides professional social services to Department of Social Services clients in assigned program(s), which may include child protective services, adult services, foster and adoption services.Manages assigned caseload; maintains accurate and complete case records; accurately records services provided.Assesses client needs; prepares, implements and monitors care plans, making changes when necessary.Refers clients to other department divisions and outside agencies for services as appropriate; assists clients in accessing needed services.Conducts home visits to perform initial assessment, monitor progress and ensure clients are receiving necessary care and/or assistance.Provides client transportation as needed.Attends staff meetings to discuss and coordinate cases; communicates with other professionals to coordinate client care.Conducts case audits.Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints regarding assigned programs and projects.Works on call 24 hours per day, seven days per week, on a rotating basis.Gathers information for and prepares various reports as required by the County and/or other agencies.Operates a vehicle and a variety of office equipment, including a computer, printer, typewriter, copier, telephone, calculator, etc.; uses clerical and computer supplies.Interacts and communicates with the immediate supervisor, other County department heads and employees, clients and family members, other social service and health professionals, various outside social service / health agencies, attorneys, court personnel, law enforcement personnel, school personnel, and the general public.Attends meetings, training, workshops, conferences, etc., as required to enhance job knowledge and skills.Performs intake procedures.Processes applications for crisis intervention funding.Staffs emergency shelters as necessary.Performs general administrative/office work as required, including attending meetings, preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, sending and receiving faxes, copying and filing documents, reviewing correspondence, answering the telephone, etc.Performs related duties as required. Foster Care Services, duties also include: Assists in the recruitment, training and licensing of foster care providers.Conducts home visits to assess home environments and monitor child welfare.Accomplishes placement of therapeutic diversion, temporary, emergency and supported family living; coordinates with intake staff the placement of children.Develops positive, trusting and age-appropriate relationships with children through visits, telephone calls and private conservation; provides information, assistance and counseling as required.Facilitates children’s visits with siblings, parents and significant others according to the service plan.Assists and guides parents to regain the ability to parent their children.Coordinates child services with school personnel as necessary.Provides 24-hour on call support to care providers; provides crisis intervention when required.Coordinates community resources for the benefit of children served by the foster care program.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work in an accredited college or university; or a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work in an accredited college or university and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only); or a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work in an accredited college or university and one year of human services experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning; or a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in a counseling field and one year of social work or counseling experience; or a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a human services field and two years of directly related experience; or a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience. Half credit will be given for years of experience in Income Maintenance Casework up to maximum of one year. Special RequirementsPossess valid North Carolina Driver’s License In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Bladen County will employ only those individuals who are US citizens, or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States.BLADEN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
To perform advanced level professional social work providing services in serious and complicated cases that require the flexible use of a wide range of social work skills.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Provides professional social services to Department of Social Services clients in assigned program(s), which may include child protective services, adult services, foster and adoption services.Manages assigned caseload; maintains accurate and complete case records; accurately records services provided.Assesses client needs; prepares, implements and monitors care plans, making changes when necessary.Refers clients to other department divisions and outside agencies for services as appropriate; assists clients in accessing needed services.Conducts home visits to perform initial assessment, monitor progress and ensure clients are receiving necessary care and/or assistance.Provides client transportation as needed.Attends staff meetings to discuss and coordinate cases; communicates with other professionals to coordinate client care.Conducts case audits.Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints regarding assigned programs and projects.Works on call 24 hours per day, seven days per week, on a rotating basis.Gathers information for and prepares various reports as required by the County and/or other agencies.Operates a vehicle and a variety of office equipment, including a computer, printer, typewriter, copier, telephone, calculator, etc.; uses clerical and computer supplies.Interacts and communicates with the immediate supervisor, other County department heads and employees, clients and family members, other social service and health professionals, various outside social service / health agencies, attorneys, court personnel, law enforcement personnel, school personnel, and the general public.Attends meetings, training, workshops, conferences, etc., as required to enhance job knowledge and skills.Performs intake procedures.Processes applications for crisis intervention funding.Staffs emergency shelters as necessary.Performs general administrative/office work as required, including attending meetings, preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, sending and receiving faxes, copying and filing documents, reviewing correspondence, answering the telephone, etc.Performs related duties as required. Foster Care Services, duties also include: Assists in the recruitment, training and licensing of foster care providers.Conducts home visits to assess home environments and monitor child welfare.Accomplishes placement of therapeutic diversion, temporary, emergency and supported family living; coordinates with intake staff the placement of children.Develops positive, trusting and age-appropriate relationships with children through visits, telephone calls and private conservation; provides information, assistance and counseling as required.Facilitates children’s visits with siblings, parents and significant others according to the service plan.Assists and guides parents to regain the ability to parent their children.Coordinates child services with school personnel as necessary.Provides 24-hour on call support to care providers; provides crisis intervention when required.Coordinates community resources for the benefit of children served by the foster care program.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work in an accredited college or university; or a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work in an accredited college or university and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only); or a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work in an accredited college or university and one year of human services experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning; or a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in a counseling field and one year of social work or counseling experience; or a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a human services field and two years of directly related experience; or a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience. Half credit will be given for years of experience in Income Maintenance Casework up to maximum of one year. Special RequirementsPossess valid North Carolina Driver’s License In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Bladen County will employ only those individuals who are US citizens, or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States.BLADEN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
