Help wanted: Lenoir County DSS Recruitment Announcement– Repost (multiple positions) Social Worker IV - IAT (Investigative Assessment & Treatment) Child Protective Services

Help wanted: Lenoir County DSS Recruitment Announcement– Repost (multiple positions) Social Worker IV - IAT (Investigative Assessment & Treatment) Child Protective Services

Social Worker IV - IAT (Investigative Assessment & Treatment) Child Protective Services
ENTRY LEVEL SALARY: $47,526

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The primary purpose of this position is to provide services that may include investigating reports of abuse, neglect and dependence of juveniles as mandated by NC General Statute 7A-542 and/or providing in-home services to families who have a substantiation of abuse, neglect, dependency, or a finding of Services Needed as mandated by NC General Statute 7B-300.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, group work, and community problems. Considerable knowledge of a wide range of medical behavioral and psychosocial problems and their treatment. Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques. Considerable knowledge of governmental laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program. General knowledge of the methods and principles of casework supervision and training. Ability to supervise, train, or instruct lower-level social workers in the program. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative; or 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 experience; or four year B.S. degree in a human service field or related curriculum including at least 25 semester hours in courses related to social work and three years of social work; or graduation from a four year college and four years of related experience. If unable to fill at full class, social work trainees may be considered.

APPLICATION PROCESS
: County employees who wish to make a change in employment to this position must apply on-line through the Munis applicant tracking system. All outside applicants must apply on-line at https://lenoircountync.gov/human-resources-department/ under Employment and Employment Opportunities.

On-line applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on the closing date to be considered for the position. Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be processed. This agency utilizes the structured interview process.

CLOSING DATE: September 24, 2021 ***You may also submit a CRC or Keytrain Preassessment scores (preferred) a typing test from a local NCWorks Career or Workforce Center, and a résumé. Upload these items through the on-line application process or mail to Lenoir County Human Resources, Post Office Box 3289, Kinston, NC 28502.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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