CPS AFTER-HOURS SWIAT - THIRD SHIFT

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

• Providing social work services including intervention and immediate response to crisis situations for at-risk children in the most complex cases in the department;
• Investigating and substantiating the alleged neglect and abuse, providing expert testimony in court hearings, assessing and evaluating child(ren)'s needs, making case decisions and judgments that impact the life and safety of children, developing service plans and goals and follows-up with case management, treatment referrals and preventive services;
• Managing an investigations or in-home services caseload;
• Preparing detailed and complex court summaries and reports;
• Maintaining records, files and confidentiality.

Knowledge, 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;
• Considerable knowledge of organizations and resources in the community;
• Working knowledge of office equipment and computers and applicable software applications;
• Ability to write clear, concise, and grammatically correct reports, documentation, case records and service plans; to testify as an expert witness; to employ advanced case management interview techniques to establish a supportive relationship and involve families in the initial assessment for the need of services; to quickly assess the risks and safety of the client environment during daylight hours, after dark and in high crime areas; to analyze and assess child development safety issues in relation to risk factors; 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; to interact and motivate a resistant involuntary client; to work with multidisciplinary teams; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and their families, a variety of medical and psychological professionals, law enforcement, court officials, attorneys, community agencies and the general public; and to attend work regularly.

Minimum Education / Experience requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work AND one of the following: one year of social work experience; qualifying internship;
• Master’s in Social Work or;
• Bachelor’s Degree in related Human Services major AND 2 years of social work experience or;
• Master’s Degree in related Human Services major AND 1 year of social work experience or;
• Bachelor’s Degree AND 3 years of social work experience OR Master Degree AND 2 years of social work experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

One year of experience may be substituted for the NC Child Welfare Pre-service/Collaborative training. One year of credit may be substituted for Income Maintenance Casework experience.

Some county job postings indicate that you can qualify with an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If this language is included in the job description, it means you may qualify through either education, your years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.

If you have indicated that you have earned a certificate, diploma, or degree from a technical school, college, or university, please note that Cabarrus County will verify your educational credentials. Official transcripts must clearly show the specific credential awarded to ensure accurate validation.

Position is a safety-sensitive position as defined by the Drug Free Workplace Policy. Must be available to meet with families and children within a time frame that meets state policy and law as well as provides the greatest protection to children. Position often requires after hours work and occasional on-call duty rotation.

Must possess or attend and complete the required NC state child welfare pre-service training and in-service training.