LENOIR COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
CHILD WELFARE - SOCIAL WORKER IV
INVESTIGATIVE ASSESSMENT & TREATMENT
SALARY GRADE: 71
SALARY RANGE: $36,840 - $65,007
ENTRY LEVEL:
$44,885
DATE: March 31, 2014
POSITION NO.
5310-24-209
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The primary purpose of this position is to investigate reports
of abuse, neglect and dependency of juveniles as mandated by NC General Statute
7A-542.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of social work
principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, group
work, and community problems. Considerable knowledge of a wide range of medical
behavioral and psychosocial problems and their treatment. Considerable knowledge of
family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques. Considerable
knowledge of governmental laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program.
General knowledge of the methods and principles of casework supervision and training.
Ability to supervise, train, or instruct lower-level social workers in the program. Ability to
express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree from an accredited school of
social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative; or Master's degree from an
accredited school of social work and one year of social work experience; or a bachelor's
degree from an accredited school of social work and two years of social work experience;
or four year B.S. degree in a human service field or related curriculum including at least
25 semester hours in courses related to social work and three years of social work; or
graduation from a four year college and four years of related experience. (IF UNABLE
TO FILL AT FULL CLASS, TRAINEES MAY BE CONSIDERED).
APPLICATION PROCESS: County employees who wish to make a change in
employment to this position should make application to April Conner Martin, Lenoir
County Human Resources Department, PO Box 3289, Kinston, NC 28502. All outside
applicants must make application with and be referred by the Division of Employment
Security (DES). State application, PD-107 is required. Incomplete or unsigned
applications will not be processed. This agency utilizes the structured interview process.
***Portfolio from Job Link Center Preferred, which includes the following: (PD107, Typing
Test, CRC, or Keytrain Preassessment scores and resume). Contact Job Link Center in
Greene, Jones, or Lenoir County for additional information. Submit the above-noted
items along with a DES referral to April Conner Martin, Lenoir County Human Resources
Department, at P.O. Box 3289, Kinston, NC 28502. Incomplete or unsigned applications
will not be processed.
CLOSING DATE: April 11, 2014
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER