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DSS Social Worker I - Child Welfare Division
$51k-64k (estimate)
Full Time
7 Months Ago
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Orange County, NC is Hiring a DSS Social Worker I - Child Welfare Division Near Hillsborough, NC
General Description
The Orange County Department of Social Services has two openings for a Social Worker I in the Child Welfare Division. An The work involves the responsibility for providing entry-level social work as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Social Work services include conducting home visits, supervising family time between children and parents, transporting clients, and completing documentation of services provided.
Work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher-level social worker, supervisor or program manager with some leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work, and in making decisions regarding customer needs and requests and conducting project assignments. Supervision over others is not required of this position. Position does related work as required.
Hiring range is based on the Orange County Social Services Step Plan. The Step Plan is based on years of Social Worker experience. Full credit is given for years of experience performing the same job functions. Partial credit is given for years of experience performing related job functions. The top half of the scale is reserved for career employees with senior level experience in the same role.Work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher-level social worker, supervisor or program manager with some leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work, and in making decisions regarding customer needs and requests and conducting project assignments. Supervision over others is not required of this position. Position does related work as required.
- This is a safety sensitive position and participation in the Drug and Alcohol Program is required. Background Check is required.
Examples of Essential Functions
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Following are examples of typical work activities and responsibilities. The incumbent may be responsible for performing other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned. A position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the list include all that may be assigned.
Transports children and/or vulnerable adults from one site to another so they can obtain case-related information.
Provides supervised visitation between children who are in agency custody and their parents.
Identifies risk factors, conducts assessments, and makes home and school visits; identifies, develops and implements action plans that track progress toward goals.
Collects information, through interviewing, testing, counseling, and using assessment instruments, about clients to evaluate and assess needs and barriers.
Communicates and coordinates with other Social Workers, Social Work Supervisors, and service providers.
Completes client information, forms and records; ensures case files are accurate and up to date.
Uses computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments.
Adheres to the department’s safety rules and regulations.
Transports children and/or vulnerable adults from one site to another so they can obtain case-related information.
Provides supervised visitation between children who are in agency custody and their parents.
Identifies risk factors, conducts assessments, and makes home and school visits; identifies, develops and implements action plans that track progress toward goals.
Collects information, through interviewing, testing, counseling, and using assessment instruments, about clients to evaluate and assess needs and barriers.
Communicates and coordinates with other Social Workers, Social Work Supervisors, and service providers.
Completes client information, forms and records; ensures case files are accurate and up to date.
Uses computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments.
Adheres to the department’s safety rules and regulations.
Full Performance of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
FULL PERFORMANCE OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of the terminology, principles, practices and techniques of social work and child protective services.
Good knowledge of relevant state and federal laws and regulations, County ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
Good knowledge of confidentiality guidelines, and the ability to apply guidelines to client records.
Good knowledge of the methods and principles of interviewing and other information gathering techniques used to conduct client intakes, and comprehensive case management.
Skill in being customer-focused, adept at problem solving and working collaboratively with others.
Skill in assessing and evaluating clients' needs.
Skill in planning, prioritizing, and organizing work.
Skills in public and interpersonal relations.
Skill in interviewing clients, and the ability to assess and evaluate client needs.
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment, integrity, resourcefulness, accuracy, thoroughness and the physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position, while maintaining an ethical standard of care.
Ability to communicate complex information effectively, with a wide variety of people; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to relate well with others and perform under stressful conditions.
Ability to communicate complex information effectively with a wide variety of people; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work in a prompt and effective manner.
Ability to gather, analyze, interpret, comprehend, and communicate complex information and in complex situations.
Ability to organize and consolidate information, maintain records, prepare reports, formulate treatment plans and complete other caseload management functions accurately and timely.
Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with County staff, clients, outside agencies, and members of the general public.
Ability to collaborate with others and work as part of a team.
Ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software.
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment; integrity; resourcefulness; accuracy; thoroughness and the physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in social work or a bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field AND one (1) year of directly related experience working with children and families.
Thorough knowledge of the terminology, principles, practices and techniques of social work and child protective services.
Good knowledge of relevant state and federal laws and regulations, County ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
Good knowledge of confidentiality guidelines, and the ability to apply guidelines to client records.
Good knowledge of the methods and principles of interviewing and other information gathering techniques used to conduct client intakes, and comprehensive case management.
Skill in being customer-focused, adept at problem solving and working collaboratively with others.
Skill in assessing and evaluating clients' needs.
Skill in planning, prioritizing, and organizing work.
Skills in public and interpersonal relations.
Skill in interviewing clients, and the ability to assess and evaluate client needs.
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment, integrity, resourcefulness, accuracy, thoroughness and the physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position, while maintaining an ethical standard of care.
Ability to communicate complex information effectively, with a wide variety of people; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to relate well with others and perform under stressful conditions.
Ability to communicate complex information effectively with a wide variety of people; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work in a prompt and effective manner.
Ability to gather, analyze, interpret, comprehend, and communicate complex information and in complex situations.
Ability to organize and consolidate information, maintain records, prepare reports, formulate treatment plans and complete other caseload management functions accurately and timely.
Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with County staff, clients, outside agencies, and members of the general public.
Ability to collaborate with others and work as part of a team.
Ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software.
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment; integrity; resourcefulness; accuracy; thoroughness and the physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in social work or a bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field AND one (1) year of directly related experience working with children and families.
A higher degree does not substitute for work experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
All offers of employment are conditioned upon successful clearance of a background check and pre-employment drug testing. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.
Requires flexibility and adaptability to be re-assigned to assist with other DSS-related functions as determined by the Social Services Director or designee.
In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager, the DSS Director, or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations, as well as critical agency needs, should be expected. Employees may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours, and/or work location.
As with all positions with the Department of Social Services, this position may be required to serve in shelters in time of natural and man-made disasters including overnight and weekends. The duties assigned during this time may vary from your regularly assigned duties. Assigned duties will be at the discretion of the Social Services Director.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
All offers of employment are conditioned upon successful clearance of a background check and pre-employment drug testing. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.
Requires flexibility and adaptability to be re-assigned to assist with other DSS-related functions as determined by the Social Services Director or designee.
In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager, the DSS Director, or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations, as well as critical agency needs, should be expected. Employees may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours, and/or work location.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND POSSIBLE HAZARDS
Ability to physically perform (with or without reasonable accommodation) basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions of the hands/wrists.
Ability to perform sedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, perform transcription, and operate a computer terminal.
Emotional stress due to the nature of interactions with clients or service providers.
Irate clients and/or family members who may be hostile, resistant, or violent.
Workers are subject to inside environmental conditions.
Ability to physically perform (with or without reasonable accommodation) basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions of the hands/wrists.
Ability to perform sedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, perform transcription, and operate a computer terminal.
Emotional stress due to the nature of interactions with clients or service providers.
Irate clients and/or family members who may be hostile, resistant, or violent.
Workers are subject to inside environmental conditions.
Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
Orange County provides a competitive benefits package for permanent full-time and permanent part-time employees that includes:
- Participation in the North Carolina State Retirement System;
- Orange County contributes 12.85% of your base salary per pay period and 14.10% for LEO.
- Health Insurance (Medical)
- Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage health insurance.
- Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage health insurance.
- Dental Insurance
- Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage for dental insurance.
- Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage for dental insurance.
- Vision Insurance
- Orange County offers vision insurance for employee and dependent coverage with premiums rates between $5-$15 bi-weekly.
- Life Insurance
- Orange County pays for an employee life insurance policy based on employees’ salary up to $50,000.
- Optional Life Insurance for employee and dependent life insurance policy.
- Short Term Disability
- Orange County pays for an employee short term disability policy that provides income protection up to 11 weeks with a weekly benefit of 70% of your weekly salary.
- Optional Long Term Disability Coverage Policy
- Optional Insurance Policies: Pet Discount Program, Identity Theft Insurance, Legal Insurance
- 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
- Orange County contributes $29.15 per pay period ($757.90 annually) for supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.
- Orange County contributes up to an additional $67 ($1742 annually) for voluntary supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Anniversary Leave ( 8 hours of leave on your anniversary each year)
- Annual Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule, pro-rated for permanent part time employees)
- 0-2 Years of Service = 125.84 hours/year
- 2-5 Years of Service = 145.08 hours/year
- 5-10 Years of Service = 173.68 hours/year
- 10-15 Years of Service = 202.80 hours/year
- 15-20 Years of Service = 231.40 hours/year
- 20 Years of Service = 260.52 hours/year
- Sick Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule)
- 96.2 hours/year
- Tuition reimbursement assistance
- Various other leave programs including civil, funeral, parental, etc.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$51k-64k (estimate)
POST DATE
11/15/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
05/26/2024
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