Forsyth County's Department of Social Services is currently seeking to hire Sr. Social Workers in the (CPS) Child Protective Service to provide social work services to children who have been identified as victims or potential victims of child abuse, neglect and/or dependency as defined by North Carolina General Statutes.
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This position has been identified to interact with children and must comply with NC G.S. 153A-94.2(b) “requires an applicant for employment to work with children in any capacity, must require the applicant, if offered the position, to be subject to a criminal history record check conducted by the SBI.” These checks must be conducted in accordance with G.S. 143B-1209.26, the statute which authorizes the SBI to provide a fingerprint-based state and national criminal record check to cities and counties.The selected candidate will need to possess a comprehensive understanding of and adhere to all relevant Federal, State, and local laws, policies, and procedures about child abuse, neglect, and dependency. This role necessitates mobility, as a significant portion of the work will be conducted outside the Department of Social Services office, including client homes, courtrooms, and schools.
This individual must demonstrate the ability to observe, accurately report their findings, and effectively communicate with individuals from diverse social and economic backgrounds, as well as varying mental capacities. Clear and concise communication of information obtained is essential.
The selected candidate will provide services to families while conducting thorough assessments of their strengths, needs, safety, and support systems. The aim is to enhance family functioning and assist in the development of permanent plans for children.
Additionally, this individual must be adept at using de-escalation techniques to maintain a calm environment and proactively address any situations that may become disruptive during client interactions.
The work schedule for this role is Monday-Friday: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm. There may be instances when Sr. Social Workers are required to work after 8:00 pm to accommodate families' meeting availability.Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work or;
Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative or;
Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year of directly related experience or;
Master's degree in counseling in a human services field and one year of social work or counseling (Department of Social Services) or;
Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years of directly related experience or;
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience (Department of Social Services).
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