Rutherford County Department of Social Services
Position Vacancy Announcement
CHILDREN’S SERVICES
(CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES UNIT)
POSITION TITLE:
SOCIAL WORKER III
Position Number
5310137
Starting Salary
$37,744
Opening Date
August 31, 2015
Closing Date
September 10, 2015
How to apply?
State Applications must be
submitted to:
Rutherford County DSS
PO Box 242
389 Fairground Road
Spindale, NC 28160
828 287-6283 Phone
or
828 288-3406 Fax
Attn: Luann Hoyle Butler
or email to
Luann.butler@rutherfordcountync.gov
Rutherford County DSS is not
responsible for failure to
receive faxed applications. Please take
a moment to ensure your transmission
was received.
Rutherford County provides eligible employees with a
competitive benefits package including paid health and
dental insurance, paid holidays, and other optional
benefits.
Employee may be called upon in case of disaster,
either natural or man-made, to serve the citizens of
Rutherford County. This service, if required, will
take precedence over duties described in this
position vacancy announcement.
Selection Process
The selection process will include a structured
interview. Applications will be reviewed; structured
interview evaluations will be studied; educational
and work experience histories will be considered.
After careful evaluation of the above-mentioned
criteria the appointing authority will appoint the
applicant who in the judgment of the appointing
authority is best suited for the position.
Special Requirements
Copies of final transcripts from accredited school
showing date degree awarded must be submitted
with application. Must have a valid driver’s license
and be in compliance with the Rutherford County’s
insurance regulations. Must have access to a
vehicle.
Position Responsibilities:
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Coordinator of DSS Child and Family
Team (CFT) Conferences. This position is responsible for facilitating, coordinating, recruiting
and consulting with other agencies, other CFT Conference facilitators, and overseeing the CFT
Program. Through the process of working with social workers in the Investigation, Treatment,
Foster Care and Adoption units, the position will plan and ensure the effective facilitation of
Child and Family Team Conferences. The position will gather case information from social
workers including a list of the desired participants, the strengths and needs of the family, the
desired outcomes, time, date and location of the meeting. In addition, the position will provide
accurate data tracking of meetings conducted by staff facilitators, develop/enhance facilitator
skills of staff and volunteer facilitators, and provide reports and feedback to supervisors.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Directly facilitate Child Family Team (CFT) conferences and/or coordinate facilitation;
coordination of logistics to ensure community and interagency participation in conferences;
Maintain Division CFT Conference calendar and develop and maintain a Facilitator Scheduling
Calendar; Identify staff and/or community volunteer facilitators, ensure the required training is
provided to each facilitator prior to any CFT meetings; Assist CPS, Foster Care and Adoption
social workers in the identification of the target population. This position is responsible for
balancing meetings with social workers availability, assuring quality assurance of the facilitation
process, and managing Family Conferencing Data. This position provides feedback to
facilitators and their supervisors and works to provide up-to-date family conferencing and other
related professional training/information for CPS social work staff and supervisors.
Documentation and Consultation: Initiate case records in accordance with the state and local
policy, including case narratives, completion of intake reports, clinical notes, correspondence,
court documents and statistical reports, and all forms of documentation required by the Division
of Social Service and North Carolina General Statutes; provide consultation to schools, Mental
Health Centers, law enforcement officers, physicians, hospital staff, attorneys, and judges
especially in neglect/abuse cases to determine the need for protective services intervention;
consultation to determine if a child needs protective services or the availability of other
resources to assists the child with problems at home or at school; consult with the agency
attorney and testify in court and coordinate presentation of other evidence. This employee
works independently and has much latitude in planning work and taking action. Casework
techniques or strategies are recommended by social work supervisor on unusual or difficult
cases.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; Bachelor's degree in
social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare
Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only); Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited
school of social work and one year directly related experience; Master's degree in a human
services field and one year of directly related experience; Bachelor's degree in a human
services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience;
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related
experience.
Applicants who meet the qualifications listed for the Social Worker III will be
given first consideration. Also, those with a Social Worker degree from an
accredited school of social work will be given preference; however, anyone who
has a Human Services Degree or a 4-year degree may apply as “work against
appointments” and will be considered.
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