- Salary
- $52k – $58k/yr
- Location
- Laurinburg, NC, NC, US
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- Master
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Provides advanced, professional casework for children
Conducts regular fieldwork (home visits, school visits) and contacts collateral sources to gather information
Ensure child safety, wellbeing, and permanency
Assesses service needs, makes referrals, and advocates for children and families
Manages caseload in timely manner
Completes required assessments, reports, service agreements, medical, and financial documentation
Documents all case activity accurately and on time
Communicates safety concerns promptly to supervisors
Prepares reports for Permanency Planning Reviews, Child and Family Team Meetings, and court proceedings; testifies in juvenile court
Maintains workload documentation (case dictation, daysheets, travel reimbursement)
Meets all DHHS policy and timeframe standards
Provides periodic on-call coverage with 24/7 availability; responds to abuse, neglect, and dependency reports
Identifies risk and implements safety interventions during on-call duties
Performs other duties as assigned, including shelter duty
Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work
Or, Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only)
Or, Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience
Or, Master's degree in a human services field and one year of directly related experience
Or, Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience
Or, Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Background records check, drug screen, and references will be required for the successful candidate.
All applications will be considered but not necessarily interviewed.
In lieu of no qualified applicants, work against qualifying applicants may be considered at a lower salary.Resume in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted.
Diplomas and degrees must be received from accredited institutions.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant