Social Worker IAT

Position Description

This is advanced, professional-level casework providing protective, investigative, counseling, and case management services for children who are at risk for neglect and/or abuse. The person in this role will provide social work services including treatment and immediate response to crises for at-risk children in the most complex cases in the department. Work involves investigation of alleged neglect and abuse, substantiation of alleged neglect or abuse as prescribed by federal and state guidelines, providing expert testimony in court hearings, and following up with case management and preventive services for clients. The Social Worker I A&T will analyze situations and determine appropriate courses of action immediately or in a short period and often under very stressful conditions. Employees may provide group, family, or individual treatment to clients of any age any developmental, mental, medical, substance abuse, financial, or family problem. Employees typically report to a Social Work Supervisor III under general supervision. Employees may have combined investigative and treatment roles or may have separate functions depending on the size and organizational structure of the Department of Social Services.

WORK SCHEDULE: The normal work schedule is mostly Monday through Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm, with occasional after-hours and weekend work as required and on occasion due to shelter duty, projects, and other departmental needs. Social Worker I A&T participates in on-call rotation with other Social Workers for after-hours emergency coverage. Hybrid/remote work schedule may be available after successful completion of 1 year of employment.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, & 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 government 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 must 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.

REQUIRED MINIMUM TRAINING:
Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work and one (1) year of social work experience; or
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work and two (2) years of social work or counseling experience; or
Master’s degree in a counseling field and two (2) years of social work or counseling experience; or
A four-year degree in a human services field or related curriculum and three (3) years of social work or counseling experience; or
Graduation from a four-year college or university and four (4) years of experience in rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling, or related human service field providing experience in the techniques of casework, group work, or community organization; or
An equivalent combination of training and experience.

One year of work experience can be credited for the completion of the social work collaborative.

BENEFITS OFFERED:
Granville County offers a complete benefits package to full-time regular employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short-term disability, employee assistance plan, 401k, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,732.00 - $86,449.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Oxford, NC 27565: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $56,732 - $86,449