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November 19, 2024
Yadkin County Government
Yadkinville
FULL TIME
Social Worker, Child Protective Services
+ Essential Job Functions
Child Protective Services Unit: This position is an advanced level of casework providing protective, investigative and case management services for children who are at risk for neglect and or abuse. Work involves investigation of alleged neglect and abuse, substantiation of the alleged neglect or abuse as prescribed by federal and state guidelines, providing expert testimony in court and following-up with case management and preventative services for families and children. Must be able to interpret and apply Federal and State Law and North Carolina Child Welfare Policies while performing job duties.
- Foster Care Unit: Social workers in this position are responsible for identifying risk to children and working to rectify those risks by completing services plans and referring families to needed services delivered by multiple providers. Social worker is responsible for monitoring the quality of services and the family’s progress toward completion of goals based on assessment. Social worker is also responsible for documentation of interactions with family, collaterals and other identified family supports as well as on-going consultation with supervisor and agency attorney.
- This position must be able to prioritize work tasks in order to ensure the safety of clients while meeting agency and state timeliness guidelines.
- This position is responsible for taking CPS reports, and assisting with the screening process and rotates on-call duties for after-hours emergencies.
- This position will provide assistance as needed with Foster Care transportation and supervising visits.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
+ Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related Human Service field plus one year experience in social work; Bachelor’s degree plus two years’ experience in social work.
+ Working Conditions
- Physical Demands – able to set for extended periods of time, viewing a computer monitor/using a keyboard and mouse, walking, standing, bending, stooping and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds. Must also be able to drive a vehicle and make home visits to client’s homes. Must be able to transport Children and install car seats.
Hours of work - Generally, Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm –rotates on-call
Workplace Requirements - Valid Driver’s License
- Interpersonal Skills – Must be able to communicate effectively with people of varying backgrounds, and establish working relationships with supervisors, the public, as well as other employees. Must be able to work independently, prioritize tasks, organize work and ensure deadlines are met.
Computer Skills; including Microsoft Office software package, as well as the ability to operate copier and FAX machine.
+ Special Notes Concerning This Position
- The duties of this position may also include assistance with sheltering operations and working medication clinics during natural disasters and Public Health emergencies.
- A background check, drug screen and motor vehicle report will be required prior to hire.
- Child Welfare in NC: Pre-Services Curriculum for New Workers must be completed within 90 days.
- ICS Trainings (100, 200, 700 and 800) must be completed within 90 days.
- Due to the on-call rotation: Employees in this position are required to live within 45 minutes of the Agency
Yadkin County Government is an equal opportunity employer that adheres to ADA guidelines. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability with regards to employment or services provided. Yadkin County Government is a participant in E-Verify.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $56,781.00 - $85,172.00 per year
Benefits:
Child Protective Services Unit: This position is an advanced level of casework providing protective, investigative and case management services for children who are at risk for neglect and or abuse. Work involves investigation of alleged neglect and abuse, substantiation of the alleged neglect or abuse as prescribed by federal and state guidelines, providing expert testimony in court and following-up with case management and preventative services for families and children. Must be able to interpret and apply Federal and State Law and North Carolina Child Welfare Policies while performing job duties.
- Foster Care Unit: Social workers in this position are responsible for identifying risk to children and working to rectify those risks by completing services plans and referring families to needed services delivered by multiple providers. Social worker is responsible for monitoring the quality of services and the family’s progress toward completion of goals based on assessment. Social worker is also responsible for documentation of interactions with family, collaterals and other identified family supports as well as on-going consultation with supervisor and agency attorney.
- This position must be able to prioritize work tasks in order to ensure the safety of clients while meeting agency and state timeliness guidelines.
- This position is responsible for taking CPS reports, and assisting with the screening process and rotates on-call duties for after-hours emergencies.
- This position will provide assistance as needed with Foster Care transportation and supervising visits.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
+ Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related Human Service field plus one year experience in social work; Bachelor’s degree plus two years’ experience in social work.
+ Working Conditions
- Physical Demands – able to set for extended periods of time, viewing a computer monitor/using a keyboard and mouse, walking, standing, bending, stooping and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds. Must also be able to drive a vehicle and make home visits to client’s homes. Must be able to transport Children and install car seats.
Hours of work - Generally, Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm –rotates on-call
Workplace Requirements - Valid Driver’s License
- Interpersonal Skills – Must be able to communicate effectively with people of varying backgrounds, and establish working relationships with supervisors, the public, as well as other employees. Must be able to work independently, prioritize tasks, organize work and ensure deadlines are met.
Computer Skills; including Microsoft Office software package, as well as the ability to operate copier and FAX machine.
+ Special Notes Concerning This Position
- The duties of this position may also include assistance with sheltering operations and working medication clinics during natural disasters and Public Health emergencies.
- A background check, drug screen and motor vehicle report will be required prior to hire.
- Child Welfare in NC: Pre-Services Curriculum for New Workers must be completed within 90 days.
- ICS Trainings (100, 200, 700 and 800) must be completed within 90 days.
- Due to the on-call rotation: Employees in this position are required to live within 45 minutes of the Agency
Yadkin County Government is an equal opportunity employer that adheres to ADA guidelines. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability with regards to employment or services provided. Yadkin County Government is a participant in E-Verify.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $56,781.00 - $85,172.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Social work: 1 year (Preferred)
- Yadkinville, NC 27055 (Required)
- Yadkinville, NC 27055: Relocate before starting work (Required)
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