Social Worker: Investigative, Assessment, and Treatment

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Performs difficult professional work in the support and assistance of agency clients with personal, social, and economic needs; assesses needs and then develops service and intervention plans; solves problems within scope of responsibility; investigates referrals for the areas of adoptions, family and children’s treatment, foster care, child protective services, and adult protective services; makes home visits and assesses risk and arranges placements; prepares for and attends court hearings and conferences on behalf of clients; serves on-call on a rotating basis; performs related tasks as required. Flexible work schedule in accordance with County of Moore Personnel Policy is permitted for this position. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Social Work Supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Thorough knowledge of social, economic and health problems and programs

• Ability to identify clients’ social problems and needs to assess the ability of individuals and families to utilize services in problem-solving

• Thorough knowledge of individual and group behavior and dynamics

• Ability to plan and organize work and to understand and interpret laws, policies, and regulations

• Ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, associates, social agencies, and the general public

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

COPIES of College transcripts must be submitted with County of Moore Employment Application.

• Master's degree from an appropriately accredited school of social work and one (1) year of social work experience OR

• Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited school of social work and two (2) years of social work or counseling experience OR

• Master's degree in counseling in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of social work or counseling experience OR

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of social work or counseling experience OR

• Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) 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

Note: one (1) year of work experience can be credited for the completion of the social work collaborative

TO APPLY Please submit your application online at www.moorecountync.gov

Applications for Social Worker “work against” and Social Worker “Trainee” will be considered if no qualified Social Worker IAT applicants are available. Hourly pay is commensurate with education and experience for “work against” candidates.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $27.89 - $33.90 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $34