Social Worker - Investigative/Assessment and Treatment

Pay

Salary: $60,155.91 – $65,668.00 annually (Full‑time).

Location

Asheboro, North Carolina.

Benefits

• Sign‑on bonus: $2,000, $3,000, or $4,000, depending on position and qualifications.
• Transcripts must be included with the application.
• Comprehensive employee benefits (see Randolph County Employee Benefits).

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services, including treatment and immediate crisis response for at‑risk children in complex cases.
• Investigate and assess alleged abuse, neglect, or dependency in accordance with federal, state, and NC General Statutes guidelines.
• Petition courts for immediate custody and arrange placement in licensed foster homes or approved relative placements when children are at immediate risk.
• Maintain cases, conduct required contacts, and complete documentation until transfer to a foster‑care social worker.
• Conduct fact‑finding investigations through interviews, home visits, collateral contacts, and other methods.
• Prepare social histories and family assessments; document facts within legal definitions of abuse, neglect, or dependency.
• Make case decisions regarding abuse, neglect, dependency, and level of intervention needed to assure safety.
• Inform clients of available programs and services and encourage participation.
• Provide expert testimony and court reports as required.
• Review case results with supervisor and recommend disposition.
• Complete investigations/assessments within statutory timeframes; determine case outcomes such as transfer to foster care, in‑home services, or closure.
• Maintain detailed case records, statistical reports, and ensure documentation is clear, concise, professional, and up‑to‑date.
• Document contacts with children, parents, and collateral parties (e.g., extended family, neighbors, school, medical, mental‑health professionals).
• Use prescribed tools/forms, including electronic case management systems (NC FAST) and related technology.
• Perform on‑call duties when assigned.
• Engage in relationship building across the organization, establishing collaborative relationships and demonstrating empathy.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of social work experience; OR
• 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
• Four‑year degree in a human services field (or related curriculum) and three years of social work or counseling experience; OR
• Four‑year college degree and four years of experience in rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling, or a related human‑service field providing casework, group work, or community organization experience; OR
• Equivalent combination of training and experience.
• One year of work experience may be credited for completion of the social work collaborative.

Qualifications

• Ability to assess, identify, and document abuse and neglect cases.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws governing child protective services.
• Capacity to make rapid decisions under stressful conditions.
• Strong interview, investigative, and report‑writing skills.
• Effective communication and relationship‑building skills across all organizational levels.
• Empathy, tolerance of diverse viewpoints, and conflict‑resolution abilities.
• Willingness to perform on‑call duties and provide court testimony.