Impactful CPS Investigator Social Worker IAT

Person County Government; Roxboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Person County Government’s Department of Social Services seeks a Social Worker IAT – CPS Investigate to help safeguard children and families. You will assess safety, interview families and suspects, coordinate home visits, and connect families with essential services.

The role emphasizes rigorous documentation, court involvement, and collaboration with law enforcement and county partners to promote safe, stable, nurturing environments for children.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work with one year of social work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work with two years of social work or counseling experience.
• Master’s degree in counseling with two years in social work or counseling.
• Four-year degree in human services with three years of social work or counseling experience.
• Four-year degree and four years experience in rehabilitation, pastoral counseling or related fields.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience.
• One year of work experience can be credited for completion of the social work collaborative.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Master's degree in social work

Bachelor's degree in social work

Master's degree in counseling

Four-year degree in human services

Graduation from a four-year college or university and four years of experience in rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling or a related human service field

Equivalent combination of training and experience

Job description

Person County Government’s Department of Social Services seeks a Social Worker IAT – CPS Investigate to help safeguard children and families. You will assess safety, interview families and suspects, coordinate home visits, and connect families with essential services.

The role emphasizes rigorous documentation, court involvement, and collaboration with law enforcement and county partners to promote safe, stable, nurturing environments for children.