Social Worker I/A&T - LINKS Coordinator

About the role

The Social Worker Investigative/Assessment and Treatment (SW I/A&T) position within the Child Protective Services Unit of Alamance County Department of Social Services is responsible for protecting children under 18 years of age and disabled adults under 21 years of age who are alleged to be abused and/or neglected by their parents or caretakers and/or are dependent.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and conducts Family and Investigative Assessments.
• Responds to requests from all areas of child welfare including follow-up home visits for assessments, in-home services, and foster care cases.
• Initiates Adult Protective Services and Adult Services cases and follows up at homes or facilities.
• Transports clients safely and responsibly.
• Prepares investigative reports for the court, case records, and treatment plans.
• Works with the public, sometimes dealing with those who disagree with the laws, rules, or policies of the process or the program.
• Participates in court preparation and testimony as an expert witness for court cases and hearings.

Qualifications

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of customer needs while following company procedures.
• Decisive - Ability to decide thoughtfully and quickly given the information available.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality, and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Influence - Ability to gain support and buy-in by way of persuading, convincing, or influencing others to overcome barriers allowing them to support a particular vision.
• Judgment – Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to interpreting policies and procedures.
• Multitasking – Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Safety-Minded – Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Skills & Abilities

• Education & Experience: Master's degree from an accredited school of social work (Child Welfare Collaborative), Master's degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of social work experience; a bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work (Child Welfare Collaborative) plus one year social work or counseling experience; or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work and two years of social work or counseling experience; or Master's degree in a counseling field and two years of social work or counseling experience; or a four-year degree in a human services field or related curriculum and three years of social work or counseling experience; or graduation from a four-year college or university and four years of experience in rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling or a related human service field providing experience in the techniques of casework, group work or community organization; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Licenses/Credentials: Possession of a valid N.C. driver's license is required for this position and maintaining a driving record in accordance with Alamance County policy.

Other Position Information

• This position is subject to reallocation contingent upon funding, agency needs, and client population and are subject to perform work during emergency or disaster situations as required and may be required to staff shelter overnight.

Physical Demands

Stand: F
Walk: F
Sit: F
Manually Manipulate: O
Reach Outward: O
Reach Above Shoulder: O
Climb: O
Crawl: O
Squat or Kneel: O
Bend: O
Lift/Carry: 10 lbs. or less: O
11-20 lbs.: O
21-50 lbs.: O
51-100 lbs.: O
Over 100 lbs.: O
Push/Pull: 12 lbs. or less: O
13-25 lbs.: O
26-40 lbs.: O
41-100 lbs.: O
Other Physical Requirements: Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral): N

Position Information

• Health Insurance - Full-time employees are eligible for medical/health (Cigna Insurance) benefits upon the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Alamance County Government currently offers three plans of medical/pharmacy benefit options including 2 Standard PPO plans and a High-Deductible Health Plan with HSA.
• Dental Benefit - Alamance County offers one dental insurance (Delta Dental) plan for FT employees at no cost. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment.
• Vision Insurance - A voluntary vision program (Superior Vision) is available to FT employees. The current PPO style plan allows employees to seek treatment and hardware from any vision care provider of their choice. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment. Coverage must be elected within your first 30 days of FT employment or upon a qualifying event.
• Voluntary Benefits: Alamance County Government provides a variety of voluntary health related benefits (Voya) to allow employees to purchase protection from what life may bring. A sampling of voluntary benefits includes Flexible Spending Accounts with dependent care opportunities, Health Saving Account with an employer contribution, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Cancer Protection Plan, Group Critical Care Insurance and more.
• Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance is the amount of one times the annual salary (no greater than $70,000) is provided for all FT employees. Additional coverage is available for purchase through payroll deductions for employee and eligible dependents.
• Retirement Benefits - Membership in the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System (NCLGERS) is a requirement for all full-time and regular part-time employees (working more than 1,000 hours annually). Employees contribute six percent (6%) of their annual compensation before it is taxed.

Work Environment

Standard office environment

Wellness Benefits & Programming

• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential and free for County employees and available for your household to utilize. Utilization of the EAP is completely confidential and participation isn't recorded. Help is available 24/7/365 by telephone.
• Alamance County Employee Health Center: Available to employees and spouses who are covered under the Alamance County Insurance Plan and their covered dependents, 18 years of age and older. Retired employees under age 65 are also eligible to use the health center. Depending on insurance coverage elected, care at the clinic ranges from free to a fair market value cost. Services Available: Treatment of injuries or illnesses such as flu, sinus Infection, pink eye, sprains, strains or fever. Monitor chronic conditions (Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Health Disease, Asthma, etc...) Assistance with finding a Primary Care Provider Health Education and Counseling Triage and referrals to specialists when appropriate.