EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Social Worker I / A & T Investigations – Children’s Service Team
Please refer to Position #630475. This # should be placed on the Application.
(Applications for Social Worker III and Social Worker II will be accepted for consideration for a possible “Work Against” appointment if recruitment for
qualified Social Worker I/A & T is unsuccessful)
DEPARTMENT: Social Services
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide advanced professional level casework which involves investigations of alleged neglect and abuse,
substantiation of the alleged neglect or abuse as prescribed by law and policy. Assessment of situations to determine safety issues and identify
appropriate services needed to remedy any identified concerns. At times may require immediate response to crisis situations or immediate action
under short time frames and under stressful conditions. This position works directly with at-risk children and families and involves the most
complex case situations in the agency. Requires participation in Child & Family Team Meetings, presentation of cases to the court, and other duties
and types of responsibilities as may be required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices and their applications to complex
casework, treatment, and investigation of abuse or neglect of children; thorough knowledge of policies and procedures as evidenced by the ability to
cite the authority of federal and state law; thorough knowledge of individual and group behavior, family dynamics, and medical, behavioral, and/or
psychosocial problems and their treatment theory. Considerable knowledge of governmental and private organizations and resources in the
community. Ability to interact with and motivate a resistant involuntary client population and the public who may not agree with the laws, rules or
policies of the process or the programs; ability to prepare documentation such as written investigative reports for the court, case records and
treatment plans; ability to testify as an expert witness; ability to employ advanced case management interview techniques to establish a supportive
relationship and involve families in the initial assessment for the need of services; ability to quickly assess the risks and safety of the client
environment during daylight hours, after dark, and in high crime areas; ability to employ expert negotiation skills in the most complex cases; ability
to analyze and assess child development safety issues in relation to risk factors; ability to analyze tense family situations and make decisions about
removing children when the decision has to be made with limited direct information and limited access to consultation; ability to communicate
effectively and establish supportive client relationships. Ability to perform manual work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to
l0 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
MINIMUM TRAINING and EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of
the Child Welfare Collaborative; Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience;
Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative and one year directly
related experience; Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and two years directly related experience; Bachelor’s
degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and three years directly related experience; Bachelor’s degree from an
accredited college or university and four years directly related experience. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS OF ALL DEGREE WORK ARE
REQUIRED. DRUG TEST REQUIRED.
“Work Against” Qualifications:
Social Worker III - $38,988.70 - $60,471.71 (Grade 70) Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; Bachelor’s
degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative; Bachelor’s degree in social work
from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience; Master’s degree in counseling in a human services field and one
year of social work or counseling; Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly
related experience; Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three years directly related experience. AN OFFICIAL
TRANSCRIPT OF THE HIGHEST DEGREE WORK IS REQUIRED.
Social Worker II - $35,634.89 - $55,269.92 (Grade 68) Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; Bachelor’s
degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and one year of directly related experience; Bachelor’s degree from an
accredited college or university and two years of directly related experience. AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT OF THE HIGHEST DEGREE WORK
IS REQUIRED.
SALARY RANGE: $42,654.52 - $63,253.41 (Social Worker I / A & T – Grade 71)
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2015
APPLICATION PROCESS: Submit a State of North Carolina Application (PD-107) to Iredell County Human Resources, PO Box 788,
200 S. Center St., Statesville, NC 28687-0788. Applications can be obtained from Human Resources by calling (704) 878-3000 or downloaded
from the web at www.co.iredell.nc.us. Please refer to Position #630475. Internal Applicants (County employees) should submit a State of
North Carolina Application (PD-107) to the Iredell County Personnel Office no later than 5:00pm on the deadline date.
This position is subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check.
Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex,
age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping condition in employment or the provision of services.