Social Worker IAT

Person County Government•Roxboro, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team and make a meaningful difference for children, adults, and families in our community. If you’re a compassionate, dedicated, and highly skilled person who’s been looking for a role where your ideas are heard, your work has visible impact, and your professional and personal growth is valued, consider building your future with us. Person County Department of Social Services is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Social Worker Investigative/Assessment and Treatment (IAT) within the Child Protective Services (CPS) Unit. This position plays a critical role in protecting the safety, well-being, and permanency of children throughout Person County. The primary purpose of the Child Protective Services Unit is to ensure that children are protected from situations involving abuse, neglect, dependency, and abandonment by parents, guardians, or other caretakers. The Social Worker IAT serves as a frontline professional responsible for responding to reports of suspected child maltreatment and assessing the safety and needs of children and families.

Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record per County policy.
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 and two years of social work or counseling experience; or Master's degree in counseling and two years of social work or counseling experience; or a four-year degree in a human services field or 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 providing experience in the techniques of casework, group work or community organization; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
One year of work experience can be credited for completion of the social work collaborative.
A pre-employment drug screen for all candidates.
A background check for all candidates.
Within 3 days of the start of your employment with the County, you must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

Cover letter, resume and transcripts required to apply. A copy of the official college transcript added as an attachment is acceptable for the application process, but if an applicant is selected for an interview, he/she will be required to bring an official college transcript to the interview.

Responsibilities

Interview the victim child(ren) and other children in the home
Evaluate the child's safety, physical condition, mental health and developmental needs
Interview the perpetrator
Interview the non-offending parent
Make a home visit
Contact collaterals
Conduct criminal record checks
Make referrals for more intensive evaluations if indicated
Make referrals to community resources such as health care providers, transportation resources, housing, etc.
Make referrals to law enforcement if abuse is suspected
Prepare court petitions and summaries
Provide court testimony
Assist other counties with cross-county investigations
Maintain frequent contact with the family during the course of the investigation
Concise, timely documentation of the case specifics
Staffing cases with the supervisor and Unit
Mandated correspondence including letters to the reporter and case decision letters
Provide transportation to clients and children as needed
Receive reports of suspected child abuse and neglect from reporters
Screen the reports with a Supervisor to determine whether the report meets the legal definition to be accepted for investigation or assessment.
Determine appropriate response timeframe based on the allegations received