Social Worker I/A&T (Case Management)

Social Worker III

Important information before starting your application:

You must complete the application in its entirety and submit the application before it can be saved in the system. You must answer all required questions and complete all required sections of this application to be considered for employment with Iredell County. Applications for Social Worker III and Social Worker II will be accepted for consideration for a possible "Work Against" appointment if recruitment for qualified Social Worker I/A &T is unsuccessful.

Job responsibilities: Provide Child Protective Services Case Management Services to a caseload of children and families where services have been found to be needed or reasons found to substantiate neglect or abuse; develop Family Service Case Plans; participate in Child and Family Meetings; present cases in court when needed; other duties and types of cases as may be required.

Special attributes and skills: 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 with 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.

Typical qualifications: Minimum training and experience requirements: Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative; Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one (1) year directly related experience; Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative and one (1) year directly related experience; Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and two (2) years directly related experience; Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and three (3) years directly related experience; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years directly related experience. Official transcripts of all degree work are required. Drug test required.

Work schedule: Monday – Friday / 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.