Social Worker IAT - Child Protective Services

Robeson County; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Robeson County is seeking an experienced Social Worker to address serious cases involving investigation of abuse and neglect. Responsibilities include coordinating with legal and medical professionals, providing expert testimony, and implementing case management services. This role requires a relevant Master’s or Bachelor’s degree and a commitment to client welfare, making it an excellent opportunity for dedicated social service professionals.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field required.
• Minimum 1-3 years of social work or counseling experience depending on qualifications.
• Experience in casework, group work, or community organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate alleged neglect and abuse following federal/state guidelines.
• Provide expert testimony in court and coordinate with various stakeholders.
• Maintain perspective through supervision while working with troubled clients.

Skills

Case management

Investigation

Expert testimony

Collaboration

Consultation

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Master’s degree in Counseling

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Job description

Description of Duties:

• Performs services in serious and complicated cases with demonstrated effectiveness based on sufficient training and experience.
• Work involves investigation of alleged neglect and abuse, substantiation of the alleged neglect or abuse as prescribed by federal and state guidelines, providing expert testimony in court hearings, and following-up with case management and preventive services for clients; presenting case studies at team staffing for their use in reaching decisions as to indicated medical, correction, or psychiatric treatment; and for making recommendations.
• Supervisor consultation is provided to help maintain perspective under the day-to-day impact of seriously troubled clients and the limitations of his/her own and the agency's resources.
• Social workers will assume responsibility for coordination with teachers, lawyers, law enforcement officers, physicians, and representatives of other disciplines who are concerned with the same clients.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 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 the completion of the social work collaborative.

Robeson County Department of Social Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.