What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker IAT - CPS Investigate position at Person County North Carolina?
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Summary Objective
Person County Government is seeking a committed and compassionate professional to serve as a Social Worker IAT – CPS Investigate within the Department of Social Services. This position is essential in protecting children from further maltreatment while working collaboratively with families to strengthen parenting capacity and promote safe, stable, and nurturing home environments.
The primary responsibility of this role is to conduct thorough CPS assessments in response to reports of suspected abuse, neglect, and/or dependency. This includes evaluating child safety, determining the validity of allegations, and identifying the need for services or interventions. The Social Worker must make timely, well-informed decisions in accordance with state and federal laws, policies, and best practices.
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The starting salary will be determined with consideration given to both the candidate's educational background and relevant work experience.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record per County policy.
Cover letter, resume and transcripts required to apply. A copy of the official college transcript added as an attachment is acceptable for the application process, but if an applicant is selected for an interview, he/she will be required to bring an official college transcript to the interview.
This is a non-exempt position working 37.5hours weekly/1950hours annually.
Essential Functions
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
- Interview the victim child(ren) and other children in the home
- Evaluate the child's safety, physical condition, mental health and developmental needs
- Interview the perpetrator
- Interview the non-offending parent
- Make a home visit
- Contact collaterals
- Conduct criminal record checks
- Make referrals for more intensive evaluations if indicated
- Make referrals to community resources such as health care providers, transportation resources, housing, etc.
- Make referrals to law enforcement if abuse is suspected
- Prepare court petitions and summaries
- Provide court testimony
- Assist other counties with cross-county investigations
- Maintain frequent contact with the family during the course of the investigation
- Concise, timely documentation of the case specifics
- Staffing cases with the supervisor and Unit
- Mandated correspondence including letters to the reporter and case decision letters
- Provide transportation to clients and children as needed
- Receive reports of suspected child abuse and neglect from reporters
- Screen the reports with a Supervisor to determine whether the report meets the legal definition to be accepted for investigation or assessment.
- Determine appropriate response timeframe based on the allegations received
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- 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 counseling and two years of social work or counseling experience;
- or a four-year degree in a human services field or 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.
Special Certifications and Licenses
None.
Person County conducts pre-employment screening on candidates. Job offers are conditional pending the following:
- A pre-employment drug screen for all candidates. Positions designated by Person County as Safety Sensitive are also subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
- A background check for all candidates. Some positions also require a credit check.
- Additional screening and testing required for some positions.
- Within 3 days of the start of your employment with the County, you must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the US.
Person County Government is an Equal Opportunity/E-Verify Employer