CHEROKEE COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
4800 W US Highway 64, Murphy, N.C. 28906
(828) 837-7455 - Fax (828) 837-4152
Donna M. Crawford, Director
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RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
November 12, 2013
Available Position: Social Worker I, A & T (Investigations, Assessment and Treatment)
County Pay Grade:
Salary Range:
70
$35,776 - $57,883
Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: Thursday, November 21, 2013 at 5 PM
Description of Work: Duties include investigating reports of maltreatment of children by their
parent, guardian or caretaker; assessing the ongoing risk to children. The worker would need to
use professional judgment in assessing the facts of the case, the extent of the abuse or neglect
and the degree of risk to the child in order to determine if protective services should be provided
or a petition filed for custody of the child. This worker is responsible for filing petitions where
abuse, neglect or dependency has been substantiated and the protection of the court is
necessary. Also, this person will be developing family services case plans with the family;
providing, arranging for, and coordinating interventions and services as needed for children
ages birth to 18 years of age who have been abused, neglected and/or dependent and to their
parents or caregivers in order to focus on child safety and protection, family preservation and
the prevention of future abuse, neglect and/or dependency. Work must be accurate, timely, and
done in accordance with federal and state law. Worker must be able to communicate well with
clients, supervisors and co-workers and also possess the ability to make independent decisions
when needed. Work is performed in cooperative partnership with community service providers,
law enforcement, and the court system. Performs related duties as required.
Requires valid N.C. driver’s license, and a good driving record.
Requires after hours work and on-call duties as assigned.
Special Conditions:
Minimum Training and Experience: Master’s degree from an accredited school of Social
Work and one year of directly related experience or completion of the Child Welfare
Collaborative; OR a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work and completion
of the Child Welfare Collaborative and one year of directly related experience; OR a Master’s
degree in counseling from an accredited college/university in a human services field and two
years of directly related experience; OR four year degree in a human services field from an
accredited college/university and three years of directly related experience; OR graduation from
a four-year accredited college or university and four years of directly related experience.
College Transcripts should be submitted with application. Prefer completion of Child
Welfare in NC Course (Pre-Service Curriculum for New Social Workers and Supervisors).
In the event we are unable to recruit a qualified SW I, A&T a lesser qualified applicant may be
hired in a work-against status at a lower rate of pay. Social Worker I, II, & III may be
considered. Salary would be based on qualifications.
Application Process:
A completed and signed state application (PD-107) must be
received by Cindy Palmer, Business Officer for the Cherokee County Department of
Social Services, 4800 W US Highway 64 Murphy, NC 28906 on or before the deadline
shown above. The application can be obtained and found on-line at the North Carolina Office
of State Personnel website (http://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/pd107ltr.pdf) or at the Employment
Security Commission office in Murphy. Resumes will not be accepted.
Selection Process: Selection procedures will include detailed review of applications and
interviews for most qualified candidates.
candidate(s).
Reference checks will be conducted on the top
Cherokee County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on
the basis of age, race, religion, gender, genetic information, and/or national
origin. Individuals being offered employment through Cherokee County are
subject to drug screening and a background check.