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Beaufort County Department of Social Services
Social Worker Investigations, Assessment and Treatment
Career Insights for Family / School / General Social Worker
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What they do
A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
$60,960 / year median in North Carolina
+14% projected growth
Job Description
General Work Description The primary purpose of this 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 participate routinely in after hours work when on call or as directed by the supervisor. 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. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 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; Job Bulletin Resumes are not accepted in lieu of county applications. An updated application is required if applicant has applied previously for Beaufort County positions. Applicant must provide complete work history, documentation of all certifications, places and dates of employment and hours worked.