Treatment

Wilkes County•Wilkes County, NC

About The Position

The primary focus of this position is to assess allegations of child abuse or neglect, or dependency, involving children from birth through age 17. The social worker interviews and evaluates the extent of alleged neglect or abuse and the degree of risk of harm to the child, collaborating with the child, siblings, parents, alleged perpetrators, educators, and others. The role assists with case decisions regarding alleged neglect or abuse in accordance with federal and state guidelines, provides expert testimony in court hearings, and follows up with case management on a limited basis and preventive services for clients. The social worker works with law enforcement and the judicial system during assessments, non-secure custody hearings, juvenile hearings, and court-ordered supervision to ensure child safety. The position may also provide group, family, or individual treatment to clients of any age and rotates on-call duties with other staff. Other duties may be required. The position reports directly to the CPS Team Supervisor.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of social work experience; or
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work and two years of social work or counseling experience; or
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 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 providing experience in casework, group work, or community organization techniques; or
An equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

Assess allegations of child abuse or neglect, or dependency, involving children from birth through age 17.
Interview and evaluate the extent of alleged neglect or abuse and the degree of risk of harm to a child.
Conduct collaborative interviews with children, siblings, parents, alleged perpetrators, educators, and others.
Assist in making case decisions regarding alleged neglect or abuse in accordance with federal and state guidelines.
Provide expert testimony in court hearings.
Provide limited case-management follow-up and preventive services for clients.
Work with law enforcement and the judicial system during assessments, non-secure custody hearings, juvenile hearings, and court-ordered supervision to ensure child safety.
Provide group, family, or individual treatment to clients of any age, as needed.
Rotate on-call duties with other staff.
Perform other duties as required.