Social Worker Invst/Assess/Treat
Company: Davidson County Government
Location: Lexington
Posted on: November 15, 2024
Job Description:
Overview: General Statement of Duties -Performs responsible work
investigating reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation of
children from birth to 18 years. -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.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 the department's
safety rules and regulations.Performs other duties as assigned.
-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. -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
Masters Degree in Social Work from
and accredited school and one year directly related experience or
an equivalent combination of education and experience including a
Master's Degree in a counseling field and two years experience; or
four year degree in a human services field or related curriculum
and three years experience, or an equivalent combination of
education and experience. -Licenses and Certifications
Valid North Carolina Driver
License
Keywords: Davidson County Government, High Point , Social Worker Invst/Assess/Treat, Healthcare , Lexington, North Carolina
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