SOCIAL WORKER III - Foster Care

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

Performs work in the support and assistance of agency clients with personal, social, health, mental health and economic needs, investigating neglect complaints, interviewing individuals, assessing needs, developing service plans, managing cases, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and related work as apparent, and other duties as assigned. Work is performed under the general supervision of the assigned supervisor.

This position is integral to the Child Welfare Unit which serves abused, neglected, dependent and delinquent children whose temporary custody has been awarded to the county.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of department policies and procedures; thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques and practices and their application to complex casework, group work and psychosocial problems and their treatment; thorough knowledge of applicable local, federal and state laws, rules and regulations. Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques. Considerable knowledge of governmental and private organi-zations and resources in the community. Considerable knowledge of the methods and principles of casework and training. Skill in establishing rapport with clients and in applying techniques of assessing psychosocial, behavioral psychosocial aspects of client problems. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative superiors, members of caseload and their families and with civic, legal, medical, social and religious organizations. Ability to train or instruct lower-level social workers, students or interns if necessary. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively. Ability to produce results with limited resources. Ability to work under pressure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only); Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience; Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience; Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience.

*Directly related experience is defined as human services experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning.

Note: Applicants who meet the education requirements but not the work experience requirement will be considered for trainee status or work against status.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants must complete a State Application Form (PD-107). Applications are available from the Department of Social Services (336-593-2861) and on the Stokes County Website (http://www.co.stokes.nc.us/). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the PD-107.

CONTACT: If you are interested in this position and feel that you meet all the qualifications for the position, please submit an application to:

Ms. Angela Easter

Stokes County Department of Social Services

P.O. Box 30

Danbury, North Carolina 27016

Telephone: (336) 593-2861

IMPORTANT NOTE:

• Applicants will be expected to supply an official transcript of any college work.
• Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
• All employees are required to take a physical exam including a urinalysis.
• Must complete required certification and training requirements as determined by DSS and the County and within the specified time frames for the position, based upon the area of assignment.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Stokes County will complete background investigations on applicants that shall include, at a minimum, an identity verification, a sex offender registry check, and a criminal record check. In addition, a credit check, educational verification check, and/or driving record history may be required depending upon position applied for.

Note: In accordance with State mandates and the Stokes County Emergency Operations Plan, Stokes County DSS staff are required to staff emergency shelters during times of disaster. Please be advised that every staff person is eligible to be assigned to an emergency shelter or Emergency Operations Center.

Stokes County Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,000.00 - $73,600.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $46,000 - $73,600