Social Worker I/A&T- Assessments

Alamance County Government; Burlington (NC); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Résumé du poste

Alamance County Government seeks a Social Worker - Investigative/Assessment and Treatment (SW I/A&T) to join the Child Welfare Unit. The role focuses on protecting children under 18, conducting investigations, and coordinating in-home services and foster care with a focus on safety and positive outcomes.

The position requires graduate education in social work and substantive experience in child welfare or related fields, along with state licensure or driving eligibility.

Qualifications

• MS Office proficiency including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Master’s or Bachelor's degree in Social Work with relevant field experience.

Responsabilités

• Take charge of Family and Investigative Assessments, stepping in to make a real difference from day one.
• Be the go-to professional for a range of child welfare needs, from conducting follow-up home visits to managing in-home services and foster care cases.
• Safely and responsibly transport clients, ensuring their well-being every step of the way.
• Prepare and deliver reports for court, documenting every contact and treatment plan with precision and clarity, ensuring the system runs smoothly.
• Stand as a credible expert witness in court, confidently presenting your findings and testifying in hearings with professionalism and authority.
• Engage with the public, even in challenging situations, motivating others and ensuring safety for all involved — especially when dealing with differing views on laws, rules, or policies.

Connaissances

Accountability

Accuracy

Autonomy

Communication Oral

Communication Written

Customer Oriented

Decisive

Ethical

Honesty Integrity

Influence

Judgment

Multitasking

Problem Solving

Relationship Building

Safety-Minded

Time Management

Formation

Master’s degree in Social Work (Child Welfare Collaborative)

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (Child Welfare Collaborative)

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (General)

Master’s degree in related field

Four-year degree in Human Services or related field

Bachelor’s degree plus four years in rehabilitation or related field

Outils

MS Office Suite

Description du poste

Job Purpose

Are you ready to make a real impact? Alamance County Department of Social Services is on the lookout for a passionate and driven Social Worker - Investigative/Assessment and Treatment (SW I/A&T) to join our Child Welfare Unit! This isn't just another job — it's a chance to be a hero in the lives of children who need you most. As an SW I/A&T, you’ll be directly involved in protecting vulnerable children under 18, ensuring their safety from abuse, neglect, and dependency. Your work will be at the heart of transformative change for families in crisis, giving you the opportunity to truly make a difference in your community. In this role, you'll tap into your expertise in social work to tackle complex, meaningful cases, using your knowledge of family dynamics, behavioral health, and investigative techniques. Your ability to navigate tough situations with compassion and determination will help you safeguard those who need protection the most. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, make tough decisions, and take bold action in protection and care, then this is your call to action! Join us and become part of a supportive, driven team dedicated to changing lives every day.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of Family and Investigative Assessments, stepping in to make a real difference from day one.
• Be the go-to professional for a range of child welfare needs, from conducting follow-up home visits to managing in-home services and foster care cases.
• Safely and responsibly transport clients, ensuring their well-being every step of the way.
• Prepare and deliver reports for court, documenting every contact and treatment plan with precision and clarity, ensuring the system runs smoothly.
• Stand as a credible expert witness in court, confidently presenting your findings and testifying in hearings with professionalism and authority.
• Engage with the public, even in challenging situations, motivating others and ensuring safety for all involved — especially when dealing with differing views on laws, rules, or policies.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• A Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school (Child Welfare Collaborative) plus one year of social work experience, or
• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school (Child Welfare Collaborative) with one year of social work or counseling experience, or
• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school and two years of social work or counseling experience, or
• A Master’s degree in a related field of study from an accredited school, plus two years of social work or counseling experience, or
• A four-year degree in Human Services or a related field with three years of social work or counseling experience, or
• A Bachelor's degree and four years of experience in rehabilitation, pastoral counseling, or a related human services field, with expertise in casework, group work, or community organization.

If you’ve got an equivalent combination of training and experience — we want to hear from you!

Additional Requirements

• A certified college transcript and letter of reference will be required upon request.

Tech Skills

• You’ll need to be proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

License/Credentials

A valid N.C. driver’s license is required for this role, along with a clean driving record that aligns with Alamance County’s policies.

Skills & Abilities

Competency Statements

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Decisive - Ability to decide thoughtfully and quickly given the information available.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Influence - Ability to gain support and buy-in by way of persuading, convincing or influencing to others to overcome barriers allowing them to support a particular vision.
• Judgment – Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to interpreting policies and procedures.
• Multitasking – Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Safety-Minded – Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Physical Demands

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)

Physical Demands

Stand F

Walk F

Sit F

Manually Manipulate O

Reach Outward O

Reach Above Shoulder O

Climb O

Crawl O

Squat or Kneel O

Bend O

10 lbs. or less O

11-20 lbs. O

21-50 lbs. O

51-100 lbs. O

Over 100 lbs. O

12 lbs. or less O

13-25 lbs. O

26-40 lbs. O

41-100 lbs. O

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Standard office environment

Benefits and Compensation

• Health Insurance - Full-time employees are eligible for medical/health (Cigna Insurance) benefits upon the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Alamance County Government currently offers three plans of medical/pharmacy benefit options including 2 Standard PPO plans and a High-Deductible Health Plan with HSA.
• Dental Benefit - Alamance County offers one dental insurance (Delta Dental) plan for FT employees at no cost. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment.
• Vision Insurance - A voluntary vision program (Superior Vision) is available to FT employees. The current PPO style plan allows employees to seek treatment and hardware from any vision care provider of their choice. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment. Coverage must be elected within your first 30 days of FT employment or upon a qualifying event.
• Voluntary Benefits: Alamance County Government provides a variety of voluntary health related benefits (Voya) to allow employees to purchase protection from what life may bring. A sampling of voluntary benefits includes Flexible Spending Accounts with dependent care opportunities, Health Saving Account with an employer contribution, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Cancer Protection Plan, Group Critical Care Insurance and more.
• Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance is the amount of one times the annual salary (no greater than $70,000) is provided for all FT employees. Additional coverage is available for purchase through payroll deductions for employee and eligible dependents.
• Retirement Benefits - Membership in the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System (NCLGERS) is a requirement for all full-time and regular part-time employees (working more than 1,000 hours annually). Employees contribute six percent (6%) of their annual compensation before it is taxed.
• Vacation Time – Annual Leave is accrued based on years of service. Employees can accrue from 10-25 days per year.
• Sick Time – All County full time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.
• County Observed Holidays – Alamance County will observe the State of North Carolina Holiday Schedule.
• Wellness Benefits & Programming - Employee Assistance Program: There are times when everyone needs a little help or advice. The confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through a local provider can help you with things like stress, anxiety, depression, chemical dependency, relationship issues, legal issues, parenting questions, financial counseling and dependent care resources. Best of all it's free for County employees and available for your household to utilize. Utilization of the EAP is completely confidential and participation isn't recorded. Help is available 24/7/365 by telephone.
• Alamance County Employee Health Center: Available to employees and spouses who are covered under the Alamance County Insurance Plan and their covered dependents, 18 years of age and older. Retired employees under age 65 are also eligible to use the health center. Depending on insurance coverage elected, care at the clinic ranges from free to a fair market value cost.
• Services Available - Treatment of injuries or illnesses such as flu, sinus Infection, pink eye, sprains, strains or fever. Monitor chronic conditions (Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Health Disease, Asthma, etc...) Assistance with finding a Primary Care Provider Health Education and Counseling Triage and referrals to specialists when appropriate. Alamance County provides a variety of additional benefits including bereavement pay, Paid Parental Leave, Wellness Leave to focus on work-life balance initiatives, Volunteer Time Off (paid time) opportunities to be a part of the Alamance Community, to opportunities for professional certification pay.
• Employee Fitness Center - Alamance County encourages all employees to maintain a healthy lifestyle both at home and at work. In support of this philosophy an Employee Fitness Center is available for all County employees to use at their convenience during non-work hours and is open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday-Sunday. This center includes weight training equipment, cardio equipment, a small aerobics room along with restrooms, changing room and lockers.