What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker III (Foster Care) position at Vance County, NC?
Social Services
Department
Social Services
Location
Social Services
Position Type
FT Employee
Salary
$50,523
Date
2021.10.18
Description
This position is Open Until Filled
The Human Resources office is not able to provide status updates by telephone.
Job Description
This social work position job duties include the following as assigned by supervisor/program administrator provides placement and adoption services for children (ages 0 – 18) that are in the legal custody of the Vance County Dept. of Social Services provides Foster Care placement services for children (ages 14 – 21) LINKS services to teens ages 14-18 and extended foster care services to young adults ages 18-21. The social worker in this position will demonstrate knowledge of social work principles techniques and practices and their application to complex casework group work and community problems. Be knowledgeable of a wide range of behavioral and psychosocial problems and their treatment. Ensure that services provided follow State and Federal policies governing Foster Care/Placement Adoption Services LINKS Services and 18-21 program for Young Adults. Demonstrate an ability to express ideas clearly concisely and to plan and execute work effectively. This social worker will also perform On-Call duties during after- hours and weekends when the agency is closed and Disaster Duty as needed. This position as well as all other SW III positions are expected to and required to work overtime as needed outside of the normal work schedule of Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm. Directly affects clients their families foster homes adoptive parents depending on caseload.
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies:
Essential functions:
Work with community partners to include GAL program; schools; medical personnel and mental health professionals to ensure the well-being needs of the children and families are properly addressed. Perform client and family assessments for cases open for foster care and adoption services. Make referrals for follow-up services when necessary; preparing court and adoption summaries; testify in court; attend Child and Family Team meetings; permanency planning reviews; and other meetings to support the plan of the children while providing support and guidance to Parent(s); Foster Parents and Adoptive Parents.
KSA
Thorough knowledge of social work principles; techniques; and practices; and their application to complex casework; group work; and community problems. Considerable knowledge of a wide range of medical; behavioral; and/or psychosocial problems and their treatment theory. Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques; governmental and private organizations; and resources in the community; laws; regulations; and policies which govern the program. General knowledge of the methods and principles of casework supervision and training. In certain settings; considerable knowledge of medical terminology; disease processes and their treatment as they relate to decisions regarding clinical interventions and appropriate therapies based on medical or psychological diagnosis. Skill in establishing rapport with a client and in applying techniques or assessing psychosocial; behavioral; and psychological aspects of client’s problems. Ability to supervise; train; or instruct lower-level social workers; students; or interns in the program. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of case load and their families; as well as civic; legal; medical; social; and religious organizations. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively.
Minimum Training and Experience Requirements - 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; Master's degree in a human services field and one year of 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.
Additional Information
Special Requirements: Proficiency desired in Typing Word and Excel. Valid driver’s license is required.
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This position is eligible for a Hiring Bonus to be paid as follows: $500 First paycheck after 30 days of employment $500 Paycheck after six months of employment $1500 Paycheck after one year of employment $2500 Paycheck after 24 months of employment
Application Special Instructions
Must upload college transcripts (required) and any other applicable certifications.
Experience must be listed on the application, see resume is not be acceptable.
Salary : $1,500 - $2,500