JOB 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 of services" 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 children through 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 social worker is subject to work outside of these hours in times of an emergency. These normal work hours will be utilized to accommodate working parents, initiate reports, conduct interviews and/or make home visits. Overtime hours must be approved by the supervisor. Decisions to see a family, child or caretaker are made in consultation and with the approval of the on-call supervisor.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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 as evidenced by the ability to cite the authority of federal and state law; thorough knowledge of individual and group behavior, 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 interact and motivate a resistant involuntary client population and the public who may not agree with the laws, rules or policies of the process or the programs; ability to prepare documentation such as written investigative reports for the court, case records and treatment plans; ability to testify as an expert witness; ability to employ advanced case management 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL 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. Please call 252-940-6034 if you have questions about vacancies at DSS.