Social Worker II (Licensing)-(Posting #631003-2946)

Halifax County Government; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax County Government is seeking a social worker to license and monitor families interested in adopting or fostering, and to perform home assessments. The role also co-leads TIPS-MAPP trainings and provides transportation to medical appointments, including supervising court-ordered visitations.

Additional duties may include emergency shelter staffing and other child welfare support. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field with relevant experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited institution.
• Bachelor's degree in a human services field with related experience acceptable per policy.

Responsibilities

• License and monitor families interested in adopting or fostering.
• Complete home assessments.
• Co-lead TIPS-MAPP trainings.
• Provide transportation to medical appointments.
• Transport and supervise court-ordered visitations.
• Support other child welfare duties as needed.
• May perform emergency shelter staffing as required.

Skills

Public speaking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Bachelor's degree in a human services field

Job description

Description:

This position is responsible for licensing and monitoring families that are interested in adopting and/ or fostering. This position will also be responsible for completing home assessments and co-leading TIPS-MAPP trainings. This position is responsible for providing transportation to medical appointments along with transporting and supervising court ordered visitations. This position may be responsible for performing other job duties related to serving children and families. Occasionally this person will perform Child Welfare intake coverage and serve in a supportive role to other programs. This social worker should possess team player qualities, be comfortable with public speaking, and work well in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution; bachelor's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. In accordance with State mandates and the Halifax County Emergency Operations Plan, Halifax County Social Services staff are required to staff emergency shelters during times of disaster. Please be advised that every staff person is eligible to be assigned to an emergency shelter, or Emergency Operations Center. Other requirements include possession of a driver's license valid in the state of N.C.

A criminal background check will be required prior to hiring.

Halifax County is a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug test will be required of this position with the results being received (negative) prior to the first day of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States.

EOE/M/F/V/D