Child Protective Social Worker I

FRANKLIN COUNTY GOVERNMENT; Louisburg (NC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement benefits

401(k) with employer contribution

13 county-observed paid holidays

Wellness program and gym access

Job summary

Franklin County Department of Social Services seeks a dedicated Social Worker I (A&T) for the Child Protective Services team to protect local children and support families during critical moments.

The role involves in-home protective services, court filings, and collaboration with multiple agencies. The position requires after-hours on-call work and occasional overtime; compensation ranges from $60,860 to $66,946 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work and one year of social work experience; or Bachelor’s degree in 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 three years of social work or counseling experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to legally mandated reports of abuse, neglect, and dependency within defined timeframes.
• Develop family-centered plans with goals and services to protect children and reduce risk.
• Coordinate with agencies to provide services, testify in court, and prepare court documents.

Skills

Social work principles

Interview techniques

Court testimony

Communication

Education

Master of Social Work

Bachelor of Social Work

Human services degree

Tools

NCFAST

Job description

Franklin County Department of Social Services seeks a dedicated Social Worker I (A&T) for the Child Protective Services team to protect local children and support families during critical moments.

The role involves in-home protective services, court filings, and collaboration with multiple agencies. The position requires after-hours on-call work and occasional overtime; compensation ranges from $60,860 to $66,946 depending on experience.