Social Worker-Investigative/Assessment & Treatment
About The Position
Performs difficult professional work in the support and assistance of agency clients with personal, social, and economic needs; assesses needs and then develops service and intervention plans; solves problems within scope of responsibility; investigates referrals for the areas of adoptions, family and children’s treatment, foster care, child protective services, and adult protective services; makes home visits and assesses risk and arranges placements; prepares for and attends court hearings and conferences on behalf of clients; serves on-call on a rotating basis; performs related tasks as required. Flexible work schedule in accordance with County of Moore Personnel Policy is permitted for this position. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Social Work Supervisor.
Requirements
- Master's degree from an appropriately accredited school of social work and one (1) year of social work experience OR Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited school of social work and two (2) years of social work or counseling experience OR Master's degree in counseling in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of social work or counseling experience OR Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of social work or counseling experience OR Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) 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.
- Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
- Ability to identify clients’ social problems and needs to assess the ability of individuals and families to utilize services in problem-solving.
- Ability to plan and organize work and to understand and interpret laws, policies, and regulations.
- Ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, associates, social agencies, and the general public.
Nice To Haves
- COPIES of College transcripts must be submitted with County of Moore Employment Application.
Responsibilities
- Investigates referrals for adoptions, family and children’s treatment, foster care, child protective services, and adult protective services.
- Makes home visits and assesses risk.
- Arranges placements for clients.
- Prepares for and attends court hearings and conferences on behalf of clients.
- Serves on-call on a rotating basis.
- Performs related tasks as required.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule in accordance with County of Moore Personnel Policy is permitted for this position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
