Second Shift Assessment Social Worker III

Buncombe County Government•Asheville, NC

1d•$30 - $36•Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide support to child safety in compliance with state and federal statutes regarding Child Protective Services. Buncombe County offers in-office, hybrid, and remote positions. Employees in positions that are approved for remote work must work at a location within a 2-hour drive from the position's assigned Buncombe County facility.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work; or a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and one (1) year of directly related experience; or a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or Human Services and two (2) years directly related experience; or Bachelor’s degree in another field and three (3) years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
A current, valid driver's license.
Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and use a personal vehicle.
Ability to work outside of standard daytime hours.
Ability to prioritize, identify, and assess risks, problems and needs often in stressful situations with clients who are hostile, emotionally confused, and resistant; Ability to effectively de-escalate individuals.
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively.
Knowledge of medical, behavioral, and socio-economic problems and their treatment.
Knowledge of numerous funding sources and how to utilize them.
Knowledge of basic criminal justice procedures, elements of medical and mental disorders, personality theory, family systems dynamics, interpersonal relations, and cultural differences, values, and lifestyles.
Skills in establishing constructive relationships with resistant clients and utilizing family-centered SW practice.
Skills in counseling and interviewing.

Nice To Haves

BSW and Social Work Collaborative Students preferred.
English/Spanish bi-lingual speakers preferred.
Certificate of completion of the NCDHHS Pre-Service Training: Child Welfare in North Carolina is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess the risk and safety of children in response to actual or suspected child neglect, abuse, or dependency through conducting a thorough investigation of the home, school and other locations or persons involved.
Accurately document interviews and interactions with clients by the start of the next shift.
Ensure safety planning for children in compliance with state and federal statutes and policies. If children cannot remain safely in their home a petition to the court and/or non-secure custody is sought.
Advise clients of the Department’s mandated responsibilities, agency policies and procedures and clients’ rights.
Support daytime staff with meeting initiation timeframes and completing safety checks.
Provide supervision to youth without placement.
Provide transportation to clients as needed.
Support other counties by completing assist requests.
Conduct assessments requiring the use of a personal vehicle and a valid driver’s license.
Perform other related duties as assigned, including emergency response or shelter response in case of a natural disaster or inclement weather.