Social Worker IAT (Child Protective Services)

Robeson County • Lumberton, NC

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About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Social Worker IAT performs services in serious and complicated cases, demonstrating effectiveness based on sufficient training and experience. The role involves investigating alleged neglect and abuse, substantiating allegations in accordance with federal and state guidelines, providing expert testimony in court hearings, and following up through case management and preventive services. The Social Worker presents case studies at team staffing to support decisions about indicated medical, correctional, or psychiatric treatment and to make recommendations. Supervisor consultation is provided to help maintain perspective amid the day-to-day impact of seriously troubled clients and limitations in the employee’s and agency’s resources. The Social Worker coordinates with teachers, lawyers, law enforcement officers, physicians, and representatives of other disciplines concerned with the same clients.

Requirements

• A qualifying combination of education and experience: 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 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.
• One year of work experience may be credited for completion of the social work collaborative.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license required upon hire and throughout employment. An out-of-state driver’s license is accepted only if the individual is a permanent resident of that state.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and a motor vehicle records driver license check, and submit to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
• A criminal background check must be completed by Robeson County.

Responsibilities

• Investigate alleged neglect and abuse.
• Substantiate alleged neglect or abuse as prescribed by federal and state guidelines.
• Provide expert testimony in court hearings.
• Follow up with clients through case management and preventive services.
• Present case studies at team staffing to inform decisions about indicated medical, correctional, or psychiatric treatment and make recommendations.
• Coordinate with teachers, lawyers, law enforcement officers, physicians, and representatives of other disciplines concerned with the same clients.

What This Job Offers

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