Salary: $47,671.21 Annually
Location : 1225 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202301883
Department: Social Services
Division: Social Work Services/Children
Opening Date: 07/14/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Grade: 69
Position Overview
Open Recruitment until Filled.
This position is located in Children Services.
Potential for Telework/Remote options may be considered based on training, quality assurance, performance, and/or business needs.
Examples of Duties
The primary purpose of the Protective Service Intake Social Worker is to receive reports of suspected abuse, neglect, or dependency. This position is the first critical step in establishing and documenting the need for a protective service investigation, referral to State Day Care, referral to State Bureau of Investigation, and/or referral to other agency or community resources. Other major activities of this position include crisis counseling, consultation with other sections within the agency concerning child abuse or neglect, dependency issues, foster care placement, custody issues, and referral to community resources, information concerning the general statutes as it pertains to Child Abuse and Neglect, statistical information, and case management.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution; bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Considerable knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices and their application to individual casework group work and community problems. Knowledge of the psychosocial, socioeconomic and behavioral problems and their treatment. Knowledge of governmental and private organizations and community resources. Knowledge of laws, regulations and policies which govern the program. General knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes and their treatment is required In certain programs or settings. Skill in establishing rapport with a client and applying techniques of assessing psychosocial. behavioral, and psychological aspects of client’s problem. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative superiors members of case load and their families, and with civics medical, social and religious organizations. Ability to train or instruct lower-level social workers, students, or interns. Ability to express Ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The selected applicant will be subject to the following conditions prior to appointment. Failure to complete or fulfill these conditions may result in dismissal.
The employee in this position will be operating motor vehicles for Cumberland County and shall have a valid North Carolina Drivers License.
Each applicant who is tendered an offer for employment for any position with Cumberland County shall be tested for the use of drugs specified in the County policy. Refusal to submit to testing or a confirmed positive test shall be a basis for withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.
Law enforcement background check is required.
Duties of this position require the use of the employees personal vehicle.
This position will require assisting in emergency and/or disaster situations.
The Cumberland County Department of Social Services has a dress code policy that must be adhered to. This policy includes specific guidelines related to tattoos and body piercing.
College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Social Services, P.O. Box 2429, Fayetteville, NC 28302. Prior to employment start date, an official transcript must be presented in its original unopened envelope.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log into your account and click “Application Status.”
If there are specific questions regarding this posting, you may contact DSS Human Resources @ (910) 677-2580.
MISSION
The Cumberland County Department of Social Services stands united to strengthen individuals and families and to protect children and vulnerable adults. We collaborate with our community partners to provide programs and services which engage our customers in improving their quality of life.
VISION
We envision our Department… as a catalyst for improving quality of life through teamwork, partnership, forward thinking, and cutting edge service delivery. We envision our customers…as partners, motivated and empowered to improve their quality of life.
Our Core Standards & Values
A quality customer experience, business operations and employee experience represents our three Core Standards that guide our principles and values. We have identified eight core values and validating behaviors that define our Departments: Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Diversity, Innovation, Optimism, Integrity and Flexibility.
Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan including a Government Retirement Plan, 13 paid holidays per year and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic.To see more information about the benefits offered to employees
01
Which of the following best describe your highest related level of education?
- High School Diploma/GED
- Some College Coursework, No Degree
- Associate’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
- Doctorate’s Degree
02
Do you possess a BSW from an accredited university?
- Yes
- No
03
If you do not have a BSW or MSW, please select the type of major that you possess from the following list.
- Counseling and Guidance
- Rehabilitation Counseling
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Counseling Psychology
- Family Studies
- Criminal Justice
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Special Education
- Child Development and Family Relations
- Other
04
If your major was not listed, please list the major you possess.
05
Have you completed the NC Child Welfare Education Collaborative?
- Yes
- No
06
Have you completed the NC Child Welfare Pre-Service training?
- Yes
- No
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If you answered yes to the Pre-Service question, when did you complete the training? Enter Month/Year
08
Which of the following best describes your level of experience in case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy or treatment planning?
- Less than 6 months
- 12 to 17 months
- 18 to 23 months
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years or more
- None of the above
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Please verify that your application includes the following information: * Employment history including salary, correct dates of employment, employer address and phone number, supervisor’s name, and reason for leaving each employer. Applications without the above information will be considered incomplete and not be processed.Please take a moment to review your application before submission to ensure all categories are completed.I have read and understand the above statement.
- Yes
- No
Required Question