What are the responsibilities and job description for the After-Hours On Call Social Worker Investigative, Assessment and Treatment position at Department of Social Services Cherokee County...?
About us
The Department of Social Services Cherokee County, North Carolina, provides critical stabilizing and life saving services in Cherokee County, NC. We are agile, inclusive, and innovative. Our goal is to Serve the citizens of Cherokee County in such a manner that all citizens are safe, and all citizens thrive and grow. We offer a wide array of benefits such as Food and Nutrition, Energy, Medicaid, Adult Serivces, Child Protective Serivces, Adoptions, Foster Care, and Foster Parent recruitmeent and training, and Child Support services.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Growth opportunities
- Safe work environment
- On-the-job training
- Casual work attire
- Work-from-home days
- Flexible working hours
Description of Work: Duties include taking after hours child abuse reports and Adult Protective Services reports., investigating reports of maltreatment of children by their parent, guardian or caretaker; and assessing the ongoing risk to children. The after-hours social worker would need to use a high level of clinical judgment in assessing the facts of the case, the extent of the abuse or neglect and the degree of risk and or danger to the child or children in order to determine what action is necessary. The after-hours social worker is responsible for filing an abuse, neglect or dependency petition and an emergency non-secure petition when necessary to protect the children. The After-Hours Social Workers may handle other urgent after-hours child welfare case duties. Work must be accurate, timely, and done in accordance with federal and state law. The After-Hours Social Worker works independently with an After-Hours Supervisor. Back up is provided as needed. The After-Hours Social Worker must be able to communicate well with clients, de-escalate angry, frustrated, and or hostile individuals. After-hours Social Workers will be trained in a wide range of topics that are necessary for child welfare first responder work. Work is performed in cooperative partnership with community service providers, law enforcement, the HAVEN CAC, and the court system. The After-Hours Social Worker will perform some Continuous Quality Assurance Duties and will perform other related duties as required.
Other skills Required:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
- Compassion and empathy for others
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Special Conditions: Requires valid N.C. driver’s license, and a good driving record.
Minimum Training and Experience: Master’s degree from an accredited school of Social Work and one year of directly related experience or completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative; OR a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative and one year of directly related experience; OR a Master’s degree in counseling from an accredited college/university in a human services field and two years of directly related experience; OR four year degree in a human services field from an accredited college/university and three years of directly related experience; OR graduation from a four-year accredited college or university and four years of directly related experience. College Transcripts should be submitted with application. Prefer completion of Child Welfare in NC Course (Pre-Service Curriculum for New Social Workers and Supervisors).
In the event we are unable to recruit a qualified SW I, A&T a lesser qualified applicant may be hired in a work-against status at a lower rate of pay. Social Worker I, II, & III may be considered. Salary would be based on qualifications.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be subject to change based on the specific needs of the organization.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: From $60,316.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,316