Social Worker Investigative Assessment and Treatment

Description

We are glad you are interested in joining our team and serving the citizens of Scotland County ! Scotland County employees work to improve the wellbeing and safety of citizens' lives. As a county employee you will work with others who value respect, teamwork, dependability, accountability, innovation and excellence. We offer flexible work scheduling and a full benefits package including medical insurance, vacation, paid holidays, and membership in the North Carolina retirement system. An employee in this class provides advanced, professional level casework for children at risk for neglect, abuse, or dependency.

• May be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
  
  

Examples of Duties

• Receives, assesses, investigates reports of child abuse, neglect, and dependency within established timeframes.
• Identifies risk and provides safety interventions to children in family and out of home settings.
• Works regularly in the field conducting home visits, school visits, etc.
• Prepares reports and testifies at juvenile court hearings.
• Prepares and maintains ongoing documentation of workload activities.
• Provides referrals and engages community partners.
• Conducts Child and Family Team meetings.
• Participates in revolving on call coverage requiring 24 hour a day availability.
• Performs other duties as assigned, which may include emergency shelter duty.
  
  

Typical Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of social work experience;
• Or, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work and two years of social work or counseling experience;
• Or, Master’s degree in a counseling field and two years of social work or counseling experience;
• Or, a four-year degree in a human services field or related curriculum 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 of casework, group work or community organization;
• Or, an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• ***One year of work experience can be credited for completion of the social work collaborative for children’s services social work positions.
• And, the successful candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
  
  

**Please note, work against candidates will be considered if no fully qualified candidates are found. Starting salary for work against candidates is $38,109

Supplemental Information

• Criminal records check, drug screen, references and transcripts will be required for the successful candidate; this is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug testing.
• All applications will be considered but not necessarily interviewed.
• In lieu of no qualified applicants, trainee or work against qualifying applicants may be considered.
• Resume in lieu of a completed application is not acceptable.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Must attach a copy of your college transcript to the online application for non-SW degrees.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant.
  
  

Scotland County offers a wide range of benefits, including healthcare, supplemental plans and retirement programs.

Health

We offer a high-deductible health plan with a $3300 deductible (Single). This program includes a Health Savings Account (HSA). Employee only coverage is completely funded by the County, PLUS the County contributes $1200 to the HSA annually.

Dental

Our dental plan provides for preventive services, such as cleanings each year, at 100%. There is a $25 deductible for other services. Basic services pays at 80% and other major services at 50%. The County contributes $14.47 per month for employee coverage.

Voluntary Plans

Employees may choose from a variety of plans arranged through Mark III Benefits. These include AFLAC Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity plans; MetLife Group Cancer; MassMutual Whole Life; and Superior Vision plans. In addition we offer Short-term and Long-term disability.

Life Insurance

The County provides $10,000 Basic Life insurance for employees. An employee may choose to purchase additional voluntary term life insurance.

Retirement

Pension is offered through the N.C. Local Government Employees' Retirement System. Employees are required to contribute 6% of gross wages toward their account. The County also contributes at 14.40% (law enforcement 16.08%).

401(k) and 457 are supplemental retirement plans administered by Empower. For the 401(k) plan, employees contributing a minimum of 1% are eligible for the County contribution of 2.5% toward their account. Employees contributing at least 3% or greater are eligible for a County Contribution of 3%. Law Enforcement Officers receive a 5% County contribution. The 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and Roth after-tax contributions. The 457 plan is tax-deferred with no minimum contribution requirements.

Longevity Pay

The County offers longevity pay to employees with at least 5 years of continuous service.

01

Do you have a Master’s Degree in Social Work and one year of social work experience?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Do you have a Master’s Degree in Counseling and two years experience in counseling or social work?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and two years experience in social work or counseling?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services related field from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and four years of directly related experience?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question