Social Worker I A&T
Job Location:
Granville County, NC - USA
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Job Summary
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The Social Worker IA&T provides front-end Child Protective Services (CPS) investigations/assessments and short-term in-home (treatment) services to address safety threats reduce risk and stabilize families. Work includes field investigations safety planning case documentation court preparation/testimony and coordination with community partners within North Carolinas state-supervised county-administered child welfare system.
This position manages a moderately complex caseload requiring significant fieldwork time-sensitive decision-making and the use of Multiple Response System (MRS) and Structured Decision Making (SDM) tools. The position works closely with law enforcement schools medical/behavioral health providers courts and other community partners and may participate in on-call rotations.
The Social Worker IA&T participates in an after-hours on-call rotation with other Social Workers. A hybrid/remote work schedule may be available after successful completion of one year of employment.
Essential Duties
- Intake/Investigations & Assessments
- Conduct timely face-to-face contacts interviews collateral checks and safety and risk assessments involving children and caregivers.
- Determine maltreatment findings; identify safety threats and caregiver protective capacities; and develop and monitor Safety Plans.
- Prioritize responses according to policy including immediate 24-hour and 72-hour responses; escalate emergencies and coordinate joint responses when necessary.
- In-Home (Treatment) Services
- Provide short-term case management focused on addressing safety threats and supporting behavioral change; develop Family Service Agreements with measurable goals.
- Arrange monitor and evaluate services including behavioral health parenting substance use treatment and domestic violence supports.
- Documentation & Court
- Maintain accurate and timely case documentation in the state child welfare case system including NC FAST/NC PATH in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Prepare court affidavits petitions reports and other required documentation; coordinate with the County Attorney and provide credible court testimony.
- Collaboration & Family Meetings
- Facilitate and participate in Child and Family Team MDT and case staffing meetings; support family time/visitation and concurrent planning when applicable.
- Complete required cross-reports to law enforcement District Attorney licensing bodies and other appropriate agencies; coordinate services across jurisdictions as needed.
- Safety & Professional Practice
- Apply field safety and de-escalation techniques plan safe client visits and comply with PPE and agency safety protocols.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable requirements including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 while applying trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices.
- Quality & Improvement
- Meet established timeliness and quality standards for contacts SDM tools and documentation; participate in quality assurance reviews and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Remain current on child welfare policies and procedures and apply updates to daily casework practices.
Knowledge 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 is 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 government and private organizations and resources in the community.
- The ability to interact 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.
- The ability to analyze tense family situations and make decisions about removing children when the decision must be made with limited direct information and limited access to consultation.
- Ability to communicate effectively and establish supportive client relationships.
- The 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.
Minimum Qualifications-One of the following combinations:
- Masters degree from an accredited school of social work and one (1) year of social work
experience.
Bachelors degree from an accredited school of social work and two (2) years of social
work or counseling experience.
Masters degree in counseling field and two (2) years of social work or counseling
experience.
A four-year degree in a human services field or related curriculum and three (3)
years of social work or counseling experience.
Graduation from a four-year college or university and four (4) years of experience in
rehabilitation counseling pastoral counseling or related human service field
providing experience in the techniques of case work group work or community
organization.
- An equivalent combination of training and experience. One year of work experience can be
credited for completion of the social work collaborative.
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Granville County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Masters in Social Work 1 year experience ORBachelors in Social Work 2 years experience ORMasters in Counseling 2 years experience ORHuman Services degree 3 years experience OR4-year degree (any field) 4 years in counseling/social work OREquivalent combination of training & experience.
License Required: Valid drivers license & good driving record.
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