ORANGE COUNTY GOVERNMENT
invites applications for the position of:
CPS Social Worker
SALARY:
$21.53 - $34.42 Hourly
$1,722.40 - $2,753.60 Biweekly
$44,782.40 - $71,593.60 Annually
OPENING DATE: 06/27/12
CLOSING DATE: 07/16/12 11:59 PM
DESCRIPTION:
Provide services for children and families where child abuse, neglect and/or dependency
have occurred and/or conduct assessments/investigations; complete assessments,
identifying whether children need protection from abuse or neglect, and develop a
protection / service plan with the family; provide preventive services to ensure children can
remain in their own homes if possible; remove children from unsafe environments when
necessary;and provide comprehensive assessments including psychological / psychiatric,
medical, health, legal, and educational issues to make a decision regarding best interest
and safety for a child or family.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
A position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the
list include all that may be assigned.
Works with families and children to reduce risk factors and strengthen family functioning
whenever possible.
Work with children in DSS custody to achieve a timely permanent plan.
Assesses alleged child victims of maltreatment and their families; interviews children with
age appropriate techniques within
mandated timeframes;
Interviews parents, guardians, and caretakers; develops a protection plan with child’s
parents, and guardians to ensure child’s safety;
Coordinates medical exams of possible physical / sexual abuse victims; interviews all
adults in the home; assesses family’s home environment;
Integrates assessment information; reviews with supervisors to formulate an appropriate
case disposition;
Strengthens families through service provisions and referrals. Works with the judicial
system;
Provides after hours coverage when needed. Prepares for home visits including but not
limited to background checks;
Works with language translators;
Receives and/or reviews various records and reports such as reports of abuse and
neglect, medical evaluations, child forensic evaluations, law enforcement reports, and
previous CPS records.
Prepares and/or processes various records and reports such as court reports, diagnosis of
family functioning, safety plans, and letters.
Assesses the risk of harm to children alleged to be abused, neglected, or dependent.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of the Children / Family Services
Division of the Department of Social Services as they pertain to the performance of duties
of the CPS Social Worker.
Knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific
duties and responsibilities of the position.
Knowledge of social work principles, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of family dynamics and risk factors impacting families’ ability to protect and
care for children.
Skilled in assessing and evaluating child maltreatment indicators.
Skilled in establishing priorities and organizing work.
Skilled in gathering and analyzing complex data. Skilled in negotiating and problem
solving
Skilled in developing and implementing case management plans
Minimum Requirements
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to possession of a
Master's Degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of social
work/counseling experience or a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school of social
work and two years of social work/counseling experience. Completion of the North
Carolinia Child Welfare Education curriculum is equivalent to one year of experience.
Prefer social work degree and/or experience in child welfare/protective services. Requires
strong assessment and clinical skills as well as the ability to work with a variety of
community agenicies and the court. Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of
North Carolina. Bilingual applicants with fluency in English and Spanish are encouraged to
apply.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Physical Requirements
Requires the ability to operate office equipment including a computer, some light lifting is
required on occasion
*This position is designated as a safety sensitive position. A pre-employmemt drug test
will be required*
CPS Social Worker Supplemental Questionnaire
1. Copy OF [What level of education and experience do you have related to this position?]
Master's Degree and one year of social work/counseling
Bachelor's Degree with two years of social work/counseling
Completion of North Carolina Child Welfare and one year of experience
Non-social worker degree with CPS experience
Degree with related experience
* 2. Please describe your experience working in child welfare/child protective services.