Social Worker II - CPS - Intake-(Posting#631125-2954)

Social Worker II - CPS - Intake-(Posting#631125-2954) Description: This primary purpose of this position is to provide intake services within the Child Welfare Division. The Social Worker serves as the portal of entry for Child Protective Services by receiving and processing reports of neglect, abuse and dependency. Essential functions include: completing intake reports received by phone, in person, fax, mail, or e-mail, and other related intake tasks; tracking data for reports received, accepted, denied, and transferred in/out to other counties, other states, law enforcement, and the office of the District Attorney; completing monthly reporting to Child Welfare Managers, the agency Director, and the State of NC when data is needed/requested from completed intake tasks; keying data into systems maintained by the State of NC such as PATHNC; running reports for Child Welfare staff and managers; and providing onsite job shadowing for new hires as duties/time permits. Requirements: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in social work form an appropriately accredited institution; OR bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; OR bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related experience. Other requirements include possession of a driver’s license valid in the state of N.C. Note: In accordance with State mandates and the Halifax County Emergency Operations Plan, Halifax County Social Services staff are required to staff emergency shelters during times of disaster. Please be advised that every staff per son is eligible to be assigned to an emergency shelter or Emergency Operations Center. Compensation: The hiring range for this position is $45,337 - $57,402. Halifax County provides a comprehensive employee benefits package, including membership in the NC Local Government Employees’ Retirement System. A criminal background check will be required prior to hiring. ** Applicants That Do Not Meet The Full Qualification Requirements, May Be Offered a Trainee or Work/Against Appointment ** (only for positions that are work against eligible). Halifax County is a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug test will be required of this position with the results being received (negative) prior to the first day of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr Halifax