Child Protective Services Social Worker Position Available In Swain, North Carolina

Child Protective Services Social Worker 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars Bryson City, NC 28713 Swain County Department of Social Services is recruiting for a Child Protective Services Social Worker Swain County is looking for a social worker who is competent at.. working with families and children while maintaining integrity, respect, transparency, and professionalism through the completion of thorough assessment of children’s safety, risk, permanency and well-being needs. Serving families, children, and our community by providing intentional and comprehensive family-centered, solution focused assessment skills and interventions that will support a parent’s capacity to protect and nurture their children so children can be maintained in their own home when appropriate. Working cohesively and collaboratively with families, children, the community, in-agency partners, and other child welfare entities to assure safety and support and strengthen families. Striving for excellence in meeting all mandated standards in a fast-paced but rewarding environment, while sharing knowledge openly, anticipating customer needs and striving to always do it better.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Professional level casework providing protective, investigative, counseling and case management services for children who are at risk for neglect and/or abuse. To provide social work services including treatment and immediate response to safety issues with children. Work involves investigation of alleged neglect, abuse, and dependency; substantiation of the alleged neglect or abuse as prescribed by federal and state guidelines, providing expert testimony in court hearings, and following-up with case management and preventive services for clients. Social Worker may provide group, family or individual treatment to clients of any age and regarding any developmental, mental, medical, substance abuse, financial or family problem. Emphasis of this position will be on the complexity of casework, treatment, and investigation. Will rotate on-call duties with other staff. Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution; Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A valid Driver’s License with a safe driving record; Strong critical thinking and assessment skills; Excellent time management and organizational skills; Proficiency in the operation of computers, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other databases; This position is considered light work, lifting up to 20 pounds.

COMPENSATION

Commensurate with experience

TO APPLY PLEASE COMPLETE A NC PD-107 AND SUBMIT TO

Lisa.

Bryan@swaincountync.gov Pre-Employment Drug Screen required.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $46,432.00 per year

Schedule:

8 hour shift On call Ability to

Commute:

Bryson City, NC 28713 (Required)

Work Location:

In person