CPS Investigator Social Worker IAT Protecting Families

Person County, North Carolina; Roxboro (NC); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Person County Department of Social Services seeks a dedicated Social Worker IAT – CPS Investigate to join the CPS team in advocating for child safety, strengthening families, and ensuring safe, nurturing environments. The role requires a recognized social work degree and relevant experience, with driving responsibilities and an on-site work schedule.

The position supports investigations, interviews with children and guardians, collaboration with law enforcement and community resources, and court

Formación

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record per County policy.
• 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 a 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.
• One year of work experience can be credited for completion of the social work collaborative.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Educación

Master's degree from an accredited school of social work

Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work

Master's degree in counseling

Four-year degree in a human services field or curriculum

Equivalent combination of training and experience

Descripción del empleo

Person County Department of Social Services seeks a dedicated Social Worker IAT – CPS Investigate to join the CPS team in advocating for child safety, strengthening families, and ensuring safe, nurturing environments. The role requires a recognized social work degree and relevant experience, with driving responsibilities and an on-site work schedule.

The position supports investigations, interviews with children and guardians, collaboration with law enforcement and community resources, and court