What are the responsibilities and job description for the 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
```Duties:```
- Conduct Child Protective Services, Child Abuse, Neglect and Dependency Assessments and Investigations
- Develop Safety Plans to protect children
- Conduct Child and Family Team Conferences
- Collaborate with Law Enforcement, Child Advicacy Centers, Hospitals, Schools, doctors, to coordinate care for children
- Adhere to DHHS State Policies and Laws related to Child Welfare in North Carolina
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records
- Work within the required electronic record keeping system
```Qualifications:```
- Master's degree in social work or Human Serivces field and required experience
- Bachelor's degree in social work or Human Serivces field and required experience
- Bachelors degree in other firld from an accredited university and required experience
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
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 Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,316.00 - $73,599.00 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
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,316 - $73,599