Social Worker I

Brunswick County

Bolivia, NC
$21.38-28.86 per hour
Permanent
Full-time

14 days ago

About UsBrunswick County is a vibrant coastal community located in southeastern North Carolina with approximately 47 miles of idyllic beaches and an abundance of quaint countryside. While consistently ranked one of the fastest-growing counties in North Carolina, Brunswick County is steeped in history and hospitality, and both residents and visitors enjoy a laidback atmosphere, close-knit community, and plenty of coastal charm.CareersAt Brunswick County we are committed to preserving our resources and enhancing the lives of our community through exceptional service. Join our team of talented staff and embark on a career where you will make a difference in the lives of those we serve. Our employees are our biggest asset, and we offer competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for advancement.About this OpportunityBrunswick County Department of Social Services is accepting applications for a Social Worker I in our Child Protective Services unit and our Permanency Planning/Foster Care unit.We are a forward-thinking, creative organization that truly believes in treating others as we want to be treated and we are looking for the right person to join our Team.A Permanency Planning Social Worker I works with and supports at-risk families and performs intensive visitation services focused on promoting positive parent/child interaction, bonding and attachment. The visitation worker implements activities with parents that promote healthy childhood growth and development while assessing the ongoing needs of families.Job responsibilities include:

Supervising visits between children and parents
Transporting children and parents to supervised visits
Transporting children to doctor and dentist appointments
Referring families to appropriate community resources
Documenting visits and all interactions with families
Participating in team meetings and discussions
Testifying in court
Providing any additional support services needed by supervisors or children's services workers

A Child Protective Services Social Worker I works in a supportive role in tandem with the Child Protective Services Assessment/Investigation Social Worker III to assist in all case activities intended to assess child safety concerns and meet required timeframes, and state standards. In collaboration with Social Worker III, a determination will be made before the case decision if there is a need to continue to provide ongoing services to help reduce risk to children and ensure child safety.Job responsibilities include:

Accompanying Child Protective Services SW III on home visits
Transporting parents to appointments and drug screens as needed
Completing collateral contacts
Requesting and reviewing records
Referring families to appropriate community resources
Documenting visits and all interactions with families
Completing mandated forms
Participating in team meetings and discussions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic social work practices and principles (particularly strengths-based)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Communication skills (oral and written)
Organizational skills
Critical thinking skills

Must be available to work during emergency situations.Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in a human service field; or
Bachelor's Degree plus one year directly related experience; or
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Physical RequirementsMust be physically able to operate a variety of office equipment. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Additional InformationBrunswick County provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by the law.Brunswick County is required by law to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired. Brunswick County participates in E-Verify to determine employment eligibility to work in the United States.All positions with Brunswick County require a valid driver's license and candidate must be current on Brunswick County taxes. A background check and drug screening will be conducted with a contingent offer of any position.

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