LENOIR COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT SOCIAL WORKER IV-IAT (Investigative Assessment & Treatment) CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES 2 Positions-Reposts SALARY GRADE: 71 DATE: April 6, 2015 SALARY RANGE: $37,576 - $66,308 ENTRY LEVEL: $45,783 POSITION NO. 5310-24-211 5310-24-214 DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The primary purpose of this position is to provide services that may include investigating reports of abuse, neglect and dependence of juveniles as mandated by NC General Statute 7A-542 and/or providing in-home services to families who have a substantiation of abuse, neglect, dependency, or a finding of Services Needed as mandated by NC General Statute 7B-300. 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, and applications received after the closing date will not be processed. This agency utilizes the structured interview process. CLOSING DATE: April 17, 2015 ***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 these items to April Conner Martin as noted in the application process. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER