Social Worker I/A&T- In Home Services

Alamance County Government • Health & Human Services, NC

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Alamance County Department of Social Services is seeking a Social Worker Investigative/Assessment and Treatment (SW I/A&T) in the Child Protective Services Unit. The position provides in-home services primarily to protect children under 18 and disabled adults under 21 who are alleged to be abused or neglected by a parent or caretaker, or who are dependent. The role requires knowledge of social work principles and practices; federal and state laws, policies, and procedures; family dynamics and individual and group behavior; and medical, behavioral, or psychosocial problems and their treatment. The position may be reallocated depending on funding, agency needs, and client population. The worker may be required to work during emergencies or disasters and may be required to staff a shelter overnight.

The position involves initiating and conducting family and investigative assessments, responding to requests across child welfare, and conducting follow-up home visits and contacts for assessments, in-home services, foster care, and adult services. The worker prepares reports and case documentation, transports clients, and participates in court proceedings, including providing testimony as an expert witness. The role requires effective interaction with members of the public, including people who may disagree with applicable laws, rules, policies, or program processes.

Requirements

• Qualifying education and experience: a master's degree from an accredited school of social work (Child Welfare Collaborative); or a master's degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of social work experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work (Child Welfare Collaborative) plus one year of social work or counseling experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work and two years of social work or counseling experience; or a master's degree in a counseling field and two years of social work or counseling experience; or a four-year degree in a human services field or related curriculum and three years of social work or counseling experience; or graduation from a four-year college or university and four years of experience in rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling, or a related human service field involving casework, group work, or community organization techniques; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Provide a certified college transcript and a letter of reference upon request.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Possess a valid North Carolina driver's license and maintain a driving record in accordance with Alamance County policy.
• Demonstrate accountability, accuracy, autonomy, effective oral and written communication, customer orientation, decisiveness, ethical conduct, honesty and integrity, influence, sound judgment, multitasking, problem-solving, relationship-building, safety-mindedness, and time management.
• Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, including their application to complex casework, treatment, and investigations of child abuse or neglect.
• Thorough knowledge of policies and procedures, including the ability to cite the authority of federal and state law.
• Thorough knowledge of individual and group behavior, family dynamics, medical, behavioral, or psychosocial problems, and treatment theory.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and conduct Family and Investigative Assessments.
• Respond to child welfare requests, including follow-up home visits for assessments, in-home services, and foster care cases.
• Initiate Adult Protective Services and Adult Services cases and conduct follow-up contacts at homes or facilities.
• Transport clients safely and responsibly.
• Prepare investigative reports for court, case records, narratives documenting investigation contacts, and treatment plans.
• Prepare for court and provide testimony as an expert witness in court cases and hearings.
• Motivate and interact with members of the public who may disagree with the laws, rules, policies, or processes, while ensuring the safety of everyone involved.
• Perform work during emergency or disaster situations as required and, if required, staff a shelter overnight.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level