Social Worker Investigative/Assessment and Treatment- Investigations

Pitt County Government • Greenville - Pitt County, NC

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About The Position

The primary purpose of the protective services intake and assessment position is to screen reports of alleged abuse, neglect and dependency, investigate and assess the child's need for protective services, insure the child and family receives needed protective services and other agency or community resources and to educate the community with regards to responsibilities of reporting abuse and neglect through public speaking, being a community liaison and/or consultation. The position also provides backup to the Child Protective Services Intake position by covering lunch times, leaves, etc., on a rotating basis with other Social Workers assigned intake and assessment responsibilities.

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 prepare documentation such as written investigative reports for the court, case records and treatment plans.
• Ability to testify as an expert witness.
• Ability to employ advanced case management interview techniques to establish a supportive relationship and involve families in the initial assessment for the need of services.
• Ability to quickly assess the risks and safety of the client environment during daylight hours, after dark and in high crime areas.
• Ability to employ expert negotiation skills in the most complex cases.
• Ability to analyze and assess child development safety issues in relation to risk factors.
• Ability to 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish supportive client relationships.
• 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.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license required.
• DD 214 is required from applicants claiming a military preference.

Nice To Haves

• Bilinguals encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Screen reports of alleged abuse, neglect and dependency.
• Investigate and assess the child's need for protective services.
• Ensure the child and family receive needed protective services and other agency or community resources.
• Educate the community regarding responsibilities of reporting abuse and neglect through public speaking, being a community liaison and/or consultation.
• Provide backup to the Child Protective Services Intake position by covering lunch times, leaves, etc., on a rotating basis.

What This Job Offers

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