Human Services Senior Practitioner
Position Number – 2654BR
The assessor is responsible for assessing allegations of abuse, neglect and dependency regarding children under the age of 18
years. The assessor will interview all minor children, parents and caretakers, collateral (professional and non-professional)
contacts, work closely with other professionals as necessary, document all case activity within 7 days of each contact, keep track
of client contacts through the Day Sheet database, and preparing cases for transfer to other providers within Child Welfare as
needed. Assessors must have thorough knowledge of Child Welfare statues, policies and procedures, and effective social work
practice must be maintained by the employee.
*NOTE - A criminal background check will be conducted.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies
Enjoy working with children and their families. Confident in being able to assess risk to children by confronting the matter
professionally. Strong written and communication skills, organizational skills and decision making skills. Flexible after normal
work hours. Strong interpersonal and customer services skills, able to build and maintain positive, productive relationships
with peers, colleagues, managers, providers, the community and other professionals.
Ability to:
-maintain social, ethical, and organizational norms.
-firmly adhere to codes of conduct and ethical principles.
-weigh alternative actions and make decisions that incorporate opinions, facts, tangible and/or intangible factors.
-deal with others in difficult and complex situations to achieve resolution or adherence to laws and/or regulations.
-use appropriate interpersonal skills and methods to reduce tension and resolve conflict.
-make decisions without regard to that personal prejudices, biases, and experiences.
-handle disappointment and/or rejections while still working effectively.
-deal with high stress situations calmly and effectively.
-stay with a job or plan until the desired objective is achieved or is no longer reasonably attainable.
-recognize and respect the value of individual differences at all levels of the organization.
-provide employment and development opportunities equitably to support a diverse workforce.
Minimum Requirements - Master's degree in Social Work and one year of experience in social work or counseling; or
equivalent
Preferred Experience, Skills and Training - Child Welfare experience in NC as an assessor and NC Child Welfare PreService training
Work Schedule - 8:30 - 5:15 with flexibility for evening hours
Expected Hiring Range - $20.34-$27.52
Visit www.wakegov.com to apply and
learn more.
Closing date 10/28/2015