Social Worker III Child Protective Services

Pamlicocounty; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pamlico County is hiring a Social Worker III for Child Protective Services to provide therapeutic case work services to children in custody or those placed for adoption. The role includes recruiting foster homes, managing cases for children in foster care, and collaborating with various stakeholders such as lawyers and service providers.

A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field is required, along with experience in child welfare. Strong communication and management skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master’s or Bachelor's degree in social work.
• Experience with child welfare or social work is required.
• Knowledge of treatment facilities for children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic case work services to children.
• Manage cases for children in foster care.
• Recruit and license foster homes.

Skills

Knowledge of laws related to child neglect/abuse

Communication skills

Ability to build rapport

Familiarity with treatment facilities

Case management experience

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Bachelor’s degree in human services field

Job description

Social Worker III Child Protective Services

PAMLICO COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION

SOCIAL WORKER III – CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK

The primary purpose of this position is to provide therapeutic case work services to children in custody or placement responsibility of DSS and to children who are released for adoption. This includes recruiting/licensing foster homes, case management of children involved in foster care, working with adoptive parents, working with Child Protective Services investigators, and arranging for services for families involved in child abuse/neglect situations. Will also work with lawyers, judges, families and children, service providers from other agencies, and licensing agencies in the performance of their duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must have considerable knowledge of the laws and policies related to the neglect/abuse of children. Must have considerable knowledge of treatment facilities available within area and how to access these services including behavior, group home, domestic violence, mental health, substance abuse and medical centers. Must be able to communicate clearly; facilitate adaptive coping responses; build rapport; complete reports timely and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of clients, co-workers and community organizations.

MINIMUM EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative; Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience; Master’s degree in counseling in a human services field and one year of social work or counseling; Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience; Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience.

Incomplete applications may be rejected. Although accompanying cover letters/resumes are welcome, these attachments do not replace the need to complete a full application.

• Delivery Options:
  • Mail: Pamlico County Personnel Office, P.O. Box 776, Bayboro, NC 28515
  • Hand-deliver: Personnel Office at 302 Main St., Bayboro, NC
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