On-Call Social Worker I/A&T

General Work Description

The primary purpose of the On-Call Social Worker I/A&T position in relation to Children’s Services is as follows:

To receive and document reports of alleged child neglect, abuse and or dependency.

To complete a thorough investigation/assessment, documenting strengths and needs of the families involved.

To make referrals and recommendations for those needing continued services.

To provide ongoing in-home family services as needed once a case has been substantiated or found “in need ofservices” or “services recommended”.

To participate in court-related activities as needed to ensure the safety and well-being of children.

To assist other workers within Children’s Services as needed to ensure the safety and stability of children.

This position serves a vital role in fulfilling one of the agency’s main goals to assure the safety and stability of childrenthrough the use of intervention services as needed and required by law.

Work Schedule:

Normal work hours are 3:00pm to 12:00am Monday – Friday, excluding holidays. However, the socialworker is subject to work outside of these hours in times of an emergency. These normal work hours will be utilized toaccommodate working parents, initiate reports, conduct interviews and/or make home visits. Overtime hours must beapproved by the supervisor. Decisions to see a family, child or caretaker are made in consultation and with the approvalof the on-call supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and 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 asevidenced by the ability to cite the authority of federal and state law; thorough knowledge of individual and groupbehavior, family dynamics, and medical, behavioral and/or psychosocial problems and their treatment theory.Considerable knowledge of governmental and private organizations and resources in the community. Ability to interactand motivate a resistant involuntary client population and the public who may not agree with the laws, rules or policiesof the process or the programs; ability to prepare documentation such as written investigative reports for the court, caserecords and treatment plans; ability to testify as an expert witness; ability to employ advanced case management

Job Bulletin

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of county applications. An updated application is required if applicant has applied

previously for Beaufort County positions. Applicant must provide complete work history, documentation of all

certifications, places and dates of employment and hours worked.

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 has to 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.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Training: Masters Degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of social work or

counseling experience; bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work and two years of social work or

counseling experience; or a master’s degree in a counseling field and two years of social work or counseling experience,

or a master’s degree in a human services field or related curriculum including at least 15 semester hours in courses

related to social work or counseling and three years of social work or counseling experience; or graduation from a four

year college or university and four years of experience in rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling, or a related

human service field providing experience in the techniques or casework, group work, or community organization; or an

equivalent combination or training and experience.

Degrees must be from an accredited institution.

Additional Training/Experience: Prefer a Masters degree from accredited school of social work and one year of child

welfare experience or Master Degree of Social Work and two years of experience in a related counseling, therapeutic, or

human relations field.

Preferred completion of the required CPS pre-service training required by the North Carolina Department of Health and

Human Services, Division of Social Services. Completion of all mandated training is required within one year of hire by

Beaufort County.

Equivalent Training and Experience: BSW or MSW degrees are preferred. Other combinations of education and

experience will be considered for “work-against” status.

*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.

Other Information

Hiring salary $58,822

Rate after successful completion of 12 month probationary period - $61,763

$5,000 will be added to base pay for selected applicants who have successfully completed their Masters of Social Work

degree.

Applicants with qualified work against status may be considered at lower salary and grade.

All DSS employees are called upon to serve shelter duty in times of emergency and/or natural disaster.

Pay: From $58,822.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $58,822