Intensive Support Social Worker (Full-Time)

Allies4Outcomes; North Carolina; On-site; USD 61,992 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Allies4Outcomes is hiring skilled social workers to join our Intensive Support Social Work Team in North Carolina. The role involves engaging in crucial casework addressing child welfare needs, conducting assessments, and practicing in alignment with state law. Applicants should have substantial experience in Child Protective Services, with forensic training preferred. The position offers up to 38 hours of work per week with a flexible schedule and compensation ranging from $45.00 to $60.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have five years experience as a Child Protective Services worker or Supervisor in NC.
• Deep knowledge of NC policy, and engagement with families and children is required.
• Must have forensic training and be willing to travel across NC.

Responsibilities

• Engage in direct practice including addressing backlog cases and conducting assessments.
• Provide practice aligned with state law and policy.
• Participate in on-call rotations and carry cases in partnership with counties.

Skills

Social work principles

Knowledge of NC policy

Interviewing skills

Client rapport building

Education

Master's degree in social work

Bachelor's degree in social work

Job description

Ready to take your social work career in a bold new direction? Are you North Carolina Pre‑Service Trained? Do you have five years or more of experience in CPS?

We’re growing and looking for dynamic, forensically trained, efficient, and knowledgeable social workers who are creative and committed to excellence in practice. Our company embraces innovation and redefines how social work is done in North Carolina. Our team authentically embodies the Allies4Outcomes values, including excellence in customer service and the ability to be flexible.

We are actively recruiting in North Carolina to join our Intensive Support Social Work Team (ISSWT). This team will partner with counties, and the Allies4Outcomes Consultant Team to deliver results in addressing case needs across child welfare program areas.

Responsibilities

As a member of the Intensive Support Social Work Team (ISSWT), you'll engage in direct practice, including:

• Addressing backlog cases in assessments
• Conducting case initiations
• Supporting Family In‑Home Services and Permanency Planning
• Participating in after‑hours and weekend on‑call rotations
• Providing practice aligned with state law and policy
• Eventually, carrying cases in partnership with counties
• MUST embody the Allies4Outcomes excellence in customer services philosophy
• We have opportunities for up to 38 hours during the week, on weekends, and after hours across the state

Join us in transforming child welfare practice and service delivery through collaboration, innovation, and impact.

Required Competencies

• Must have at least five years of experience as a Child Protective Services worker or Supervisor in NC, with forensic training preferred
• Deep knowledge of NC policy, practice, continuous quality improvement practices, and engagement of families and children
• Use technology and work independently while ensuring company values and customer service philosophy are communicated with our county clients
• Ability to manage change for yourself and for others, and to support organizational change
• Be willing to travel across NC and be flexible in work hours to meet the needs of the County
• Meet the Investigative Assessment Treatment Social Worker requirements outlined below

Assessment and Treatment Social Worker

This position will assess initial reports of abuse, neglect, and dependency in order to protect the child in accordance with the General Statutes of the State of North Carolina. The caseworker may also have duties including performing risk assessments, developing a service plan, frequent home visits and contacts to provide and document services, arranging and coordinating support services, information/referral, quarterly assessment to document/renew goals, and other case management services that are definable, reasonable efforts to protect the child in the home. The worker will participate in the rotation of on‑call duties with other social workers in the Child Welfare units.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Social Worker Investigative/Assessment and Treatment in the Investigations Team will receive alleged reports of abuse, neglect and/or dependency and determine, within legally mandated time frames, by quick assessment of the degree of risks to potential victim children by appropriate investigative techniques. If said reports are unfounded or not to be substantiated, the finder will assess the need for services. The worker may assist the County with backlog (cases over mandated time frames in assessments), completing backlog cases in assessment, initiations, carrying cases, after‑hours on‑call, performing social work aligned with law and policy, and modeling, mentoring, coaching, and training new social workers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, group work, and community problems
• Considerable knowledge of a wide range of medical, behavioral, and psychological problems and their treatment
• Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques; considerable knowledge of governmental and private organizations and resources in the community
• Considerable knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program; general knowledge of the methods and principles of casework supervision and training
• In certain settings, considerable knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes and their treatment as they relate to decisions regarding clinical interventions and appropriate therapies based on medical or psychological diagnosis
• Skill in establishing rapport with a client and in applying techniques of assessing psychological, behavioral, and psychological aspects of client problems
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of caseload and their families as well as civic, legal, medical, social, and religious organizations
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively

Desired Education and Experience

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 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 or related 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.

Job Types: Full‑time

Pay: $45.00 - $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: up to 38 per week

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement

See our website for more info: www.allies4outcomes.com