Social Worker IAT

Social Worker Investigative/Assessment And Treatment (Iat)

Join our team and make a meaningful difference for children, adults, and families in our community. If you're a compassionate, dedicated, and highly skilled person who's been looking for a role where your ideas are heard, your work has visible impact, and your professional and personal growth is valued, consider building your future with us.

Person County Department of Social Services is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Social Worker Investigative/Assessment and Treatment (IAT) within the Child Protective Services (CPS) Unit. This position plays a critical role in protecting the safety, well-being, and permanency of children throughout Person County.

The primary purpose of the Child Protective Services Unit is to ensure that children are protected from situations involving abuse, neglect, dependency, and abandonment by parents, guardians, or other caretakers. The Social Worker IAT serves as a frontline professional responsible for responding to reports of suspected child maltreatment and assessing the safety and needs of children and families.

The starting salary will be determined with consideration given to both the candidate's educational background and relevant work experience. Must possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record per County policy. This is a non-exempt position working 37.5 hours weekly/1950 hours annually.

Cover letter, resume and transcripts required to apply. A copy of the official college transcript added as an attachment is acceptable for the application process, but if an applicant is selected for an interview, he/she will be required to bring an official college transcript to the interview.

Essential Functions

• Interview the victim child(ren) and other children in the home
• Evaluate the child's safety, physical condition, mental health and developmental needs
• Interview the perpetrator
• Interview the non-offending parent
• Make a home visit
• Contact collaterals
• Conduct criminal record checks
• Make referrals for more intensive evaluations if indicated
• Make referrals to community resources such as health care providers, transportation resources, housing, etc.
• Make referrals to law enforcement if abuse is suspected
• Prepare court petitions and summaries
• Provide court testimony
• Assist other counties with cross-county investigations
• Maintain frequent contact with the family during the course of the investigation
• Concise, timely documentation of the case specifics
• Staffing cases with the supervisor and Unit
• Mandated correspondence including letters to the reporter and case decision letters
• Provide transportation to clients and children as needed
• Receive reports of suspected child abuse and neglect from reporters
• Screen the reports with a Supervisor to determine whether the report meets the legal definition to be accepted for investigation or assessment.
• Determine appropriate response timeframe based on the allegations received

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

• 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 Master's degree in counseling and two years of social work or counseling experience;
• or a four-year degree in a human services field or 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 the techniques of casework, group work or community organization;
• or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Person County conducts pre-employment screening on candidates. Job offers are conditional pending the following:

• A pre-employment drug screen for all candidates. Positions designated by Person County as Safety Sensitive are also subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• A background check for all candidates. Some positions also require a credit check.
• Additional screening and testing required for some positions.
• Within 3 days of the start of your employment with the County, you must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the US.

Person County Government is an Equal Opportunity/E-Verify Employer

Person County Government offers a wide range of employee benefits for full-time employees. Employee Benefits NC STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM Employee contributes 6% of pre-tax salary and county contributes 14.39% for county employees and 16.08% for law enforcement effective 7/1/2024. EMPOWER 401K & 457 County contributes 5% of your salary into the 401k and you can contribute up to 80% of your compensation or up to $17,500. No county contribution for part-time PAID LEAVE ANNUAL LEAVE 0-2 years - 12 days per year 3-4 years - 15 days per year 5-9 years - 17 days per year 10-14 years - 20 days per year 15-19 years - 22 days 20+ years - 25 days per year SICK LEAVE 12 days per year HOLIDAYS 12 paid holidays per year PARENTAL LEAVE 30 paid days of new parent leave VOLUNTEER LEAVE Up to 24 hours of paid time off per fiscal year to volunteer with a public educational institution or non-profit organization. WELLNESS DAY 1 day per year PAY PROGRAM MERIT INCREASES – Annual increases based upon performance (up to 3%) LONGEVITY PAY (Part-time & full-time) Based on years of service 1 year, but less than 5 years -.50% of annual salary 5 years, but less than 10 years - 1% of annual salary 10 years, but less than 15 years - 2% of annual salary 15 years, but less than 20 years - 3.25% of annual salary 20 years, but less than 25 years - 4.5% of annual salary 25 years or more - 5.75% of annual salary TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM Employees may be reimbursed for eligible expenses up to a total of eight hundred dollars ($2,500) per fiscal year CERTIFICATIONS 1.5% salary increase per advanced certification pertaining to the job DIRECT DEPOSIT Person County Government employees are paid bi-weekly with Direct Deposit WELLNESS PROGRAMS COUNTY EMPLOYEE GYM $25 membership fee per year for full-time or $50 for part-time public safety employees at the Sheriff's Dept. or EMS whose position requires you to be "fit for duty". WALK OR WORK OUT PROGRAM The County allows employees to be physically active three times a week for 45 minutes PERSON COUNTY SAFETY Person County is committed to conducting all operations as safely and efficiently as possible. The safety of all employees and the general public, both inside and outside our facilities, is of great importance and one of our major goals. INSURANCE HEALTH INSURANCE – HSA - CIGNA - (County contributes $1,200 to HSA account - pro-rated by insurance effective date) Employee - $0.00/month Employee + 1 child - $217.80/month Employee + children - $283.14/month Employee + spouse - $806.95/month Family - $1,062.86/month HEALTH INSURANCE – TRADITIONAL PLAN – CIGNA Employee - $54.45/month Employee + 1 child - $435.60/month Employee + children - $522.72/month Employee + spouse - $1,324.87/month Family - $1,721.48/month DENTAL INSURANCE Employee - $0.00/month (County pays 100% premium) Employee + child(ren) - $54.91/month Employee + spouse - $38.11/month Family - $94.27/month VISION Employee - $7.28/month Employee + child(ren) - $16.62/month Employee + spouse - $14.54/month Family - $25.62/month LIFE INSURANCE $10,000 Policy provided by the County Supplemental Life Insurance available for $25,000 to $100,000 policies SUPPLEMENTAL POLICIES AFLAC ?MET LIFE CANCER FSA (MEDICAL