Social Worker IAT (Child Protective Services)

Robeson County; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Robeson County Local Government seeks a Social Worker to conduct investigations into serious cases of neglect and abuse, substantiate findings, and provide expert testimony in court.

The role requires coordinating with teachers, lawyers, law enforcement, physicians, and other professionals to plan indicated medical, psychological, or rehabilitation interventions and to follow up with case management and preventive services for clients.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a social work field with experience in child welfare or related services.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work with two years of social work or counseling experience; or a Master’s in counseling with two years.
• Four-year degree in a human services field and three years of social work or counseling experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigate alleged neglect and abuse and substantiate findings as per federal/state guidelines.
• Provide expert testimony in court hearings and coordinate with other disciplines involved with the clients.

Skills

Investigation

Court testimony

Case management

Interdisciplinary coordination

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Master’s degree in a counseling field

Four-year degree in a human services field

Equivalent combination of training and experience

Job description

Example of Duties

Under limited supervision, 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 Worker will assume responsibility for coordination with teachers, lawyers, law enforcement officers, physicians and representatives of other disciplines who are concerned with the same clients.

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.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license required upon hire and duration of employment. Out of state driver’s license will be accepted only if the individual is a permanent resident of that state.
• Must take and successfully pass a pre-employment drug test, Motor Vehicle Records driver license check, as well as submit to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing. A criminal background check must be completed by the County of Robeson for potential applicants.

We are an equal opportunity employer.
Robeson County Local Government considers applicants on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other legally protected status.