(SOCIAL SERVICES) Social Worker IAT

Sampson County•Clinton, NC

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The main job duties and responsibilities of this position involves providing protective services to children and parents or caretakers in response to instances of actual or suspected child neglect, abuse, or exploitation.

Requirements

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 perform manual work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual skills
DSS experience

Responsibilities

Providing protective services to children and parents or caretakers in response to instances of actual or suspected child neglect, abuse, or exploitation.
Prepare documentation such as written investigative reports for the court, case records and treatment plans.
Testify as an expert witness.
Employ advanced case management interview techniques to establish a supportive relationship and involve families in the initial assessment for the need of services.
Quickly assess the risks and safety of the client environment during daylight hours, after dark and in high crime areas.
Employ expert negotiation skills in the most complex cases.
Analyze and assess child development safety issues in relation to risk factors.
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.
Communicate effectively and establish supportive client relationships.