Social Worker I/A/T Part-Time
Company: Davidson County Government
Location: Lexington
Posted on: November 15, 2024
Job Description:
Overview: Performs responsible work investigating reports of
abuse, neglect and exploitation of children from birth to 18
years.This is a part-time position, with hours that could include
nights weekends up to 19 per week. -Distinguishing Features of the
Class -An employee in this class is responsible investigating
reports of abuse, neglect, dependency and exploitation of children
from birth to 18 years; assesses risk and provides protection for
children. - Work is performed under the regular supervision of the
SW Supervisor III. -Illustrative Examples of Work -
Receives reports of child
maltreatment according to State policies and assesses/investigates
report.Interviews all household members and obtains collateral
information.Makes home visits to asses for safety.Provides
appropriate referrals for treatment and/or other services.Initiates
cases within State mandated time frames.Refers to CFE, CME and CAC
interviews as needed.Makes decisions regarding the immediate safety
of the children; arranges alternate placements if necessary.Visits
daycares, hospitals, schools and etc.Involves law enforcement as
needed.Engages families to identify strengths and needs.Analyzes/
interprets reports from other agencies to assess child safety and
well being.Assesses whether substance abuse is a problem in the
household.Assesses for any future risk of harm.Provides in-home
services to the family to reduce risk to the children.Identifies
goals and creates a case plan with the family.Makes referrals to
community resources as appropriate.Provides education to
parents.Acts as a advocate for the family.Reassesses risk
throughout the life of the case.Motivate families to
change.Mediates problem solving.Locates and engages absent
parents.Documents and enters information into One Case of all case
contacts and details.Completes various forms and checklists.Meets
with supervisor for routine conferences of progress of
duties/assignments and any concerns that arise.Consults with the
supervisor regarding cases as needed; makes joint decision
regarding cases.Responds to subpoena as required.Staff cases with
the assistant county attorney and Foster Care prior to
removal.Writes attachments to the court petition.Prepares court
documents and reports for all hearings.Provides a list of witnesses
for subpoena.Determines safe, appropriate placements for
children.Obtains names of and background checks on potential
caretakers.Testifies in court.Removes children and transports to
foster care placements.Obtains medical and educational histories of
the children.Adheres to county, state and federal rules, policies
and regulations.Performs other duties as assigned, such as shelter
duty or supporting the work of other teams or workers. -
-Recruitment and Selection Guidelines -Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities
Knowledge of local, State and Federal
child welfare laws.Knowledgeable of family dynamics.Knowledgeable
of child development.Must have excellent interviewing
skills.Ability to discuss allegation and issues in a
non-threatening manner.Ability to make decisions in stressful
conditions.Must have excellent observation skills.Ability to
discern truth from un-truth.Must have good problem-solving
skills.Ability to set aside personal biases while making important
observations/decisions.Ability to document in writing the issues
and events in a case for possible review by court personnel and CPS
staff so that others can clearly understand what occurred and why
certain decisions were made.Ability to understand a situation with
both intuitive and analytical perception.Ability to work after
hours in order to respond to emergencies which include cases of
severe physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect and fatalities. -
-Physical Requirements
Must be able to physically perform
the basic life operational support functions of climbing,
balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing,
walking, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive
motions.Worker performs light work exerting up to 20 pounds of
force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently,
and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move
objects.Worker is required to have close visual acuity to prepare
and analyze data and figures, perform accounting, work on a
computer terminal and perform extensive reading.The worker is
subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside
and outside.Worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures below
32 degrees for periods of more than one hour.Worker is subject to
extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for period of more
than one hour.Worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or
more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system
of the skin: - fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor
ventilation.The worker is in contact with potentially infectious
bodily fluids during the performance of his/her duties.Consequence
of error could result in death or serious bodily injury. -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. -Licenses and
Certifications
Valid North Carolina Driver
License.
Keywords: Davidson County Government, Winston-Salem , Social Worker I/A/T Part-Time, Healthcare , Lexington, North Carolina
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