Protective Services Social Worker - Crisis & Court Support

Randolph County; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Randolph County in Asheboro, NC is seeking a protective services CPS social worker at the advanced casework level. The role focuses on investigations, assessments, and immediate crisis response for children at risk of neglect or abuse, with responsibility for documenting findings and coordinating services.

Duties include contacting families, preparing social histories, determining intervention levels, and providing court-ready reports.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work.
• One year of social work experience is preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive referrals and initiate investigations/assessments within statutory timeframes.
• Prepare social histories and family assessments documenting facts.
• Provide expert testimony in court hearings as required.
• Maintain detailed case records and documentation for all contacts.
• Engage in on-call duties and deliver court reports as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Investigative interviewing

Case management

Court testimony

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Master’s degree in counseling

Four-year degree in human services

Tools

NC FAST

Job description

Randolph County in Asheboro, NC is seeking a protective services CPS social worker at the advanced casework level. The role focuses on investigations, assessments, and immediate crisis response for children at risk of neglect or abuse, with responsibility for documenting findings and coordinating services.

Duties include contacting families, preparing social histories, determining intervention levels, and providing court-ready reports.