Human Services Senior Practitioner
Position Number – 2695BR
Position is for an In Home Services Social Worker located at the Eastern Regional Center in Zebulon, NC. The worker will provide ongoing
Child Protective Services to families that have been found to be Substantiated or In Need of Services. Worker will meet with the family within
7 days of case decision to explain and reiterate the need for ongoing services. Worker shall schedule and/or facilitate CFT Meetings to engage
the family and support providers in developing the In Home Services Case Plan. The service plan shall be developed with the family to include
the children and will reflect family’s strengths, address identified risk factors and the medical, mental health, educational, and well-being
needs of each child. Worker will assist and work closely with parent/caregiver to achieve the goals of the service plan in order to reduce the
likely hood of repeat maltreatment. Worker will conduct ongoing CFT Meetings in accordance with state standards and as needed. Worker
will complete the Risk Re-Assessment and Family Strengths & Needs Assessments as required. The worker will maintain ongoing contact with
parents/caregiver and the children in accordance with state standards and in a manner that ensures ongoing safety. Worker will also make
collateral contacts twice per month with persons significant to the case. Worker will make ongoing diligent efforts to locate and engage
absent parents throughout the life of the case. Worker will work closely with community partners to include; Law Enforcement, schools and
Child Support. Worker may occasionally participate in court proceedings by completing court summaries and providing oral presentation.
Worker may also complete CPS Assessments in accordance with state standards utilizing the NC Multiple Response System. Documentation
must be kept in a thorough and accurate manner and according to policy. Worker will participate in a minimum of 24 hours of training
annually and function as part of a Child Welfare blended team.
*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 Home Services Social Worker preferred) and NC Child Welfare PreService training
Work Schedule - 8:30- 5:15 with flexibility for evening hours
Expected Hiring Range - $20.34-$27.52
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more.
Closing date 11/16/2015