Clinical Social Worker jobs at NC.gov

Job Description Make a Meaningful Impact from the Very Start Join our team of passionate professionals dedicated to supporting infants and toddlers (birth to age three) with developmental delays or medical diagnoses that place them at risk. As an Early Intervention Social Worker (LSW), you will empower children and families in their natural environments (primarily home settings), focus on developmental growth, mental health, trauma-informed care, and social-emotional well being. Opening: Home Based Early Intervention Social Worker (LSW) Location: Columbus 1st Shift: Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm What You'll Do: Deliver family-centered early intervention services in alignment with each child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Conduct functional assessments in home settings and help develop meaningful outcomes based on family concerns and priorities. Provide counseling, trauma-informed care, and therapeutic support to children and their families. Actively participate in IFSP development, reviews, and annual updates. Collaborate with transdisciplinary team members using the principles of primary service provider (PSP) and coaching models. Advocate for families and help them access needed supports and services. Maintain accurate case documentation, data entry, and compliance with regulations. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Social Work Ohio Licensed Social Worker (LSW) Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) Developmental Specialist Credential, or able to obtain within first 24-months of employment. 10-30 hours of coursework/seminars in child development, family-centered practices, early intervention strategies, IDEA Part C regulation Proficient in Microsoft Office Ohio Driver's License Preferred qualifications include: Early Intervention Certificate, two or more years' experience working with children birth-5 with developmental delays or disabilities, one (1) year experience working in I/DD or mental/healthcare setting. Rewards and Benefits: $25.16 to $37.74 per hour based on experience; salaried exempt. Affordable medical plan options, including dental and vision, start 1st of the month after hire. Life insurance at no cost to you. Generous employer match retirement program. Employee referral bonus program. Six (6) paid holidays. 168 hours of annual Paid Time Off that starts after 90 days of employments. Robust employee recognition and appreciation programs. About: Hattie Larlham is a not-for-profit disability service organization providing care and support to over 1,600 children and adults throughout Ohio. Because we believe life is sacred, Hattie Larlham enhances the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through our commitment to comfort, joy and achievement. Our compassionate and dedicated staff focuses on creating a nurturing environment in which individuals have opportunities to learn, have fun, feel safe, loved, and make choices about what happens in their lives. Powered by ExactHire:184308

* Revised* (s) is located in the Children Services section. The primary purpose of this position is to provide Social Work Services in the areas of Children's Services; custody, adoption, and foster care work which involves the assessment of individual and family dynamics and needs, serving as expert witness at court hearings, crisis intervention and counseling. Employees provide in-depth assessment of family dynamics, determine the extent of neglect or abuse, and consult with other staff and community professionals for information purposes and joint case planning. This employee must use a family centered practice approach while meeting the state standards; keeping in mind the child's need for connections and permanency. Minimum Qualifications: 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 (Child Welfare positions only); Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year of directly related experience; OR a Master's degree in counseling in a human services field and one year of social work or counseling; OR a 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; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience. Directly Related Experience is defined as Human Services experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning. Applicants may qualify for a work against appointment with a certain degree of education and experience. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The selected applicant will be subject to the following conditions prior to appointment. Failure to complete or fulfill these conditions may result in dismissal. The employee in this position will be operating motor vehicles for Cumberland County and shall have a valid North Carolina Drivers License. Each applicant who is tendered an offer for employment for any position with Cumberland County shall be tested for the use of drugs specified in the County policy. Refusal to submit to testing or a confirmed positive test shall be a basis for withdrawal of the conditional employment offer. Law enforcement background check is required. Duties of this position require the use of the employees personal vehicle. This position will require assisting in emergency and/or disaster situations. The Cumberland County Department of Social Services has a strict dress code policy that must be adhered to. This policy includes specific guidelines related to tattoos and body piercing. College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Social Services, P.O. Box 2429, Fayetteville, NC 28302. Prior to employment start date, an official transcript must be presented in its original unopened envelope. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE IF WORK HISTORY IS NOT UP TO DATE. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION CONTAINS ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION . A RESUME WILLNOTBE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log into your account and click "Application Status." If there are specific questions regarding this posting, you may contact DSS Human Resources @ **************. MISSION The Cumberland County Department of Social Services stands united to strengthen individuals and families and to protect children and vulnerable adults. We collaborate with our community partners to provide programs and services which engage our customers in improving their quality of life. VISION We envision our Department... as a catalyst for improving quality of life through teamwork, partnership, forward thinking, and cutting edge service delivery. We envision our customers...as partners, motivated and empowered to improve their quality of life. Our Core Standards & Values A quality customer experience, business operations and employee experience represents our three Core Standards that guide our principles and values. We have identified eight core values and validating behaviors that define our Departments: Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Diversity, Innovation, Optimism, Integrity and Flexibility.

Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career!! Please apply by: Saturday, December 13th, 2025 Salary Range: $52,132.00 - $65,165.00 per year. This is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant's salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job. At Mecklenburg County, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. We're counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. Community Support Services (CSS) transforms lives and community by supporting veterans, ending homelessness, treating substance use, and preventing and intervening in community and domestic violence. As a department in Mecklenburg County's Health and Human Services Agency, CSS maximizes community partnerships and collaborative opportunities to improve access to services and advocate for the needs of special populations. Position Specific Information Mecklenburg County is the Lead Agency for Coordinated Entry (CE) for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Continuum of Care. Coordinated Entry is the intake for the local homeless response system. It is part of the process to access homeless resources and shelter in Charlotte-Mecklenburg. This Social Worker I position conducts Coordinated Entry (both in person and telephonically) with individuals and families experiencing homelessness, or those at imminent risk of homelessness, to efficiently connect them to the best available (scarce) homeless shelter, temporary housing, or homeless prevention options in the community. It may require the provision of short-term Systems Navigation support to clients until which time they are connected to a homeless services case manager and/or their situation resolves. This position also engages clients within a strengths-based, solution focused framework to identify their service needs and goals, and to facilitate referrals to community resources so that clients have a plan of action toward enhanced self-determination. CE clientele is diverse and brings with them a wide range of experiences and concerns; and may be in different stages of mental health, substance use, and trauma recovery. In addition to clients, the Social Worker I requires the ability to effectively engage with community partners to provide on-site CE to clients wherever they may be (in places not meant for human habitation, hospitals, treatment centers, day centers, shelters, etc.) This position is public facing and may be located between 3205 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208 and between partner locations in which people seeking shelter may attend. Standard hours of Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Subject to change, based on need. Position Summary Provides community-based services to clients, including evaluation, case management, counseling, and referrals. This position, under direct supervision, is responsible for determining the individual's specific problems and assisting in developing an action plan and/or mutual responsibility agreement. Essential Functions Assess needs of individuals and families Interview clients, obtains family, social, and medical information Determine clients' eligibility for financial assistance and if referrals are appropriate Provide counseling and services in both individual and group settings Discuss goals, expected outcomes and means with which to meet goals and expected outcomes Assist clients in the completion of required paperwork for items that may determine program eligibility, referrals, or provide job assistance, such as job applications Manage records and maintains history records and prepare reports of services provided Refer clients to community resources for services and coordinates benefits and referrals to other agencies Develop and evaluate service plans in consultation with clients, and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided Help clients work with government agencies to apply for and receive benefits Transport clients to appointments such as medical, job-related, or others, if appropriate Manage records and documentation of services provided and participate in team case conferences Act as a liaison with other staff with referrals and transitioning of clients May be required to staff shelters in the event of a disaster Minimum Qualifications Experience: Bachelors of Social Work from an accredited school of social work and one year of social work experience; or a qualifying internship; or successfully completion of the NC Child Welfare Collaborative program; or a bachelor's degree in a related field with 15 hours of social work/counseling courses and two years of social work experience; or Master's degree from an accredited school of social work; or a master's degree in a related field with one year of social work experience. Education: Please see experience. Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted? No Licenses and Certifications: Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License Requires County Driving Privileges Community Support Services positions: This position performs key job functions at a community partner work site. Employment in this position is conditional upon following all policies and procedures of the community partner host agency and adhering to all requirements that the community partner agency has established to grant and maintain physical and/or virtual access to the work site. If access is revoked, employment MAY be terminated. Preferred Qualifications Bilingual skills in Spanish (both oral and written) highly preferred. County bilingual skill assessment required to possibly receive bilingual premium pay. Ability to provide quality customer service (customers include clients, host/partner agencies and the community). Commitment to a strength-based, solution-focused, person-centered approach to client engagement with respect for clients' right to self-determination. Working knowledge of Solution-Focused strategies and Motivational Interviewing. Experience with crisis response and de-escalation. Comfortable with low-demand settings and approaches. Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends to support housed clients dealing with challenges to their stability. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of General social work principles and available resources Social services procedures, practices and methods Social services related federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations relating to provision of public assistance, and social welfare Case management methods and techniques Services offered by the county and other local public and private community-based service agencies Skills Prioritizing work Managing and executing multiple tasks Maintaining various confidential records Evaluating records to ensure accreditation standards are met Using computers and related software applications Exercising judgment and discretion Abilities Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures Building Customer Loyalty: Effectively meeting customer needs; building productive customer relationships; taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty Building Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one's area and other areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations to help achieve business goals Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization Care Management: Having the knowledge and skills to secure relevant patient care data and identify key issues and relationships in the management of patient care; understanding the relationships among assessments, interventions, and patient responses; skilled in documentation of assessments and adjusting physical and cognitive prescriptions as needed Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences Inspiring Others: Using interpersonal styles and methods to inspire and guide individuals toward higher levels of performance Managing Conflict: Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed Computer Skills Proficient in applicable computer programs Work Environment Works in an office setting with moderate noise Reasonable Accommodations Statement To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Disclaimer Statement This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor's request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.

An employee in this position will screen incarcerated individuals for substance misuse and connect them with MAT/MOUD services as well as community resources as identified for successful reentry. Therefore, this person will need to be able to work collaboratively, establishing relationships and maintaining connections with resources, in order to coordinate services with the Sheriff's Office personnel, Justice Professionals, and Community Partners. Hiring Range: $69,197.00 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: * Performs and completes screening for substance misuse in order to identify goals that remove barriers for the participant to have successful reentry into the community. * Performs case management services. * Completes follow up of participants by remaining in contact with attorneys, court professionals, providers, and families for re-entry needs. * Maintains referral lists and serves as a referral specialist by monitoring and responding timely to referrals from the medical provider or other justice professional and following up on referrals submitted. * Identifies and facilitates access to services needed for each participant, such as developmental, behavioral, mental health, and substance misuse needs. * Functions as a substance misuse information and referral specialist. * Meets with participants prior to release to finalize their reentry plan that assists with connection to services that address identified needs as well as connects with community programs responsible for post-release services. * Coordinates re-entry services as identified to include but not limited to housing, transportation, insurance, etc. * Assists our medical provider within the Detention Center with continuity of care of MAT services as well as substance misuse and mental health needs. * Facilitates harm reduction strategies, such as Narcan training. * Performs accurate record keeping of all encounters, digitally with hard back-up. * Provides analysis data tracking for quarterly outcome reporting. * Prepares appropriate reports for public information related to substance misuse and opioid misuse for Harnett County. * Tracks inmate progress accurately through use of Excel Spreadsheets and/or data tracking software. * Understanding and experience of the insurance billing process. * Attends required meetings and/or trainings focused on MAT services, as needed. * Facilitates and develops partnership agreements that outline appropriate procedures for compliance with Protected Health Information (PHI) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. * Performs other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: * Master's degree from an accredited school of social work, counseling, mental health or related field. * Four (4) years of social work or counseling experience is preferred. * Possession of NC Professional licensure in relevant discipline of Clinical Social Work or Clinical Addiction Specialist or equivalent. * Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: * Knowledge of social, economic and health problems. * Knowledge of institutions and the methods of the helping process. * Knowledge of individual and group behavior. * Knowledge of human development and nutrition. * Knowledge of the laws pertaining to abuse, neglect and exploitation. * Knowledge of County policies and procedures. * Skill in using a computer and job-related software. * Ability to identify social problems. * Ability to assess the ability of individuals and families to utilize services in problem solving, acceptance of rights, responsibilities and differences of others. * Ability to plan and organize work. * Ability to understand and interpret laws, policies and regulations. * Ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility. * Ability to prepare reports and maintain records. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, associates, social agencies and the public. * Ability to follow written and oral instructions. * Ability to exercise independent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality in the completion of work assignments. * Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and other computer data entry concepts. * Compliance with NC State Board Code of Ethics as well as PHI and HIPAA Privacy Rule. * Follows safety rules at the work place. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires walking, sitting and lifting and occasionally requires standing, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicle or equipment and observing general surrounds and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The employee works in an office type of environment.

is located in the Adult Services Section. * We are accepting Work Against applicants * The primary purpose of the Adult Protective Services (APS) position is to improve the quality of life of vulnerable adults through immediate and intensive interventions to prevent death, irreparable harm, inappropriate institutionalization, or continuation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. This position also provides temporary supportive and specialized services to non-Protective Services classified elderly and/or disabled adults, encouraging customers to develop healthy coping skills through linkage with local community resources. This program provides emergency and essential services to disabled adults who are in need of protective services. This position is responsible for investigating all screened-in referrals within twenty-four or seventy- two hours depending on the immediacy of the situation. Services focus on the safety of the customer and the possibility of remaining in his/her physical and social environment utilizing the strengths of the customer, his/her family, or social network to create a positive alternative to the current situation. Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only); Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience; Master's degree in a human services field and one year of directly related experience; Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience. Directly Related Experience is defined as Human Services experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning. Applicants may qualify for a work against appointment with a certain degree of education and experience. Employee should have knowledge of state and federal licensure laws and regulations, fire and building codes, social work theory and practice, general knowledge of State/County Special Assistance for Adults policy, Adult Protective Services, Guardianship, Adult Placement, Medicaid, and Adult Care home Case Management policies, Ombudsman duties, DFS policies and practices, normal aging processes, mental illness, and basic medical terminology. Skills and abilities required for job include; relationship building, conflict resolution, ability to apply knowledge, mediation, judgment, ability to evaluate and propose desired outcomes, ability to work independently, ability to express oneself clearly orally and in writing, ability to elicit information and assemble relevant facts to prepare assessments and reports, ability to deal with conflict situations and contentious personalities, ability to organize workload to meet responsibilities, ability to function under stress, and ability to respond supportively in emotion-laden or crisis situations. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The selected applicant will be subject to the following conditions prior to appointment. Failure to complete or fulfill these conditions may result in dismissal. Each applicant who is tendered an offer for employment for any position with Cumberland County shall be tested for the use of drugs specified in the County policy. Refusal to submit to testing or a confirmed positive test shall be a basis for withdrawal of the conditional employment offer. Law enforcement background check is required and may include fingerprinting. Has or is able to obtain a valid North Carolina Driver's License. This position will require assisting in emergency and/or disaster situations. The Cumberland County Department of Social Services has a dress code policy that must be adhered to. Please contact Human Resources at ************ with any questions regarding this vacancy. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log into your account and click "Application Status." MISSION The Cumberland County Department of Social Services stands united to strengthen individuals and families and to protect children and vulnerable adults. We collaborate with our community partners to provide programs and services which engage our customers in improving their quality of life. VISION We envision our Department... as a catalyst for improving quality of life through teamwork, partnership, forward thinking, and cutting edge service delivery. We envision our customers...as partners, motivated and empowered to improve their quality of life. Our Core Standards & Values A quality customer experience, business operations and employee experience represents our three Core Standards that guide our principles and values. We have identified eight core values and validating behaviors that define our Departments: Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Diversity, Innovation, Optimism, Integrity and Flexibility.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The application review process will take place immediately and continue until the position is filled. This recruitment may close any time after the first review or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Hiring range for this position is $52,332.80 - $62,545.60. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 19. General Definition of Work: The Kinship Navigator position aims to address the unique challenges faced by relatives who step in to care for the children of their family members. These caregivers often navigate complex systems and encounter barriers that leave them unsupported, especially within foster care structures where their contributions can be overshadowed. The Kinship Navigator role is designed to bridge these gaps, providing resources and advocacy to ensure these families receive the recognition and assistance they deserve. The goal is to increase kinship caregivers' ability to provide safety, stability, and permanency for the children placed in their home. This role is pivotal in connecting caregivers to resources, offering guidance, and fostering strong support systems to ensure the well-being of every child under kinship care. The Kinship Navigator is classified as a Social Worker III and has all essential tasks and duties of a Social Worker III. The role will deliver advanced case management in the service areas of adoption and permanency planning, providing intensive social work services for complex and high-risk cases involving kinship providers. These responsibilities require the use of a diverse range of social work interventions within the Human Services Department. The position operates under the regular guidance and supervision of a Social Work Supervisor III. The position may be cross assigned to support foster care or other child welfare programs as determined by agency needs and service demands. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) Duties include, but are not limited to: Kinship Case Support & Case Management: * Manage a caseload of children in foster care who are placed with relatives or fictive kin. * Provide advanced case management, including trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices. * Conduct home visits to assess safety, progress, and caregiver needs. * Support kinship caregivers through the adoption process, including documentation, requirements, and adoption assistance. * Participate in court hearings, case conferences, and multidisciplinary staffing. Kinship Resource Identification & Engagement: * Assist in identifying, locating, and vetting potential kinship placements for children birth to age 21. * Connect kinship caregivers to community resources such as food assistance, childcare, medical care, and behavioral health services. * Serve as a liaison between kinship caregivers and agency staff to support effective communication and collaboration. * Provide advocacy and support to caregivers, including attending meetings to assist with case planning and service coordination. * Guide caregivers through training and licensure requirements to help maintain safe, stable placements. Program Coordination, Data, and Community Engagement: * Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with state and federal guidelines. * Collect, track, and analyze program data to support evaluation, reporting, and service improvements. * Develop and maintain an up-to-date database of community resources and supports tailored to kinship caregivers. * Plan and coordinate the annual Kinship Celebration event, including logistics, outreach, and partnership engagement. * Conduct and coordinate caregiver assessments in response to Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) requests. Regulatory Compliance & Professional Practice: * Maintain current knowledge of state and federal child welfare laws, policies, and best practices. * Promote permanency outcomes, including reunification, guardianship, and adoption. * Perform related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge: * Thorough knowledge of social work principles, practices, and techniques, including complex casework, treatment planning, and child abuse/neglect investigation. * Thorough knowledge of federal and state child welfare laws, policies, procedures, program rules, ethics, and quality assurance standards. * Strong understanding of individual and group behavior, family dynamics, and medical, behavioral, and psychosocial issues affecting children and families. * Considerable knowledge of community organizations, supports, and resources. * Working knowledge of office equipment, computers, and relevant software applications. Skills: * Skilled in preparing clear, concise, and accurate reports, case records, and documentation. * Skilled in advanced interviewing and case management techniques to build rapport, assess needs, and engage families. * Skilled in assessing safety, risk, and environmental conditions in a wide range of settings, including high-risk or low-visibility situations. * Skilled in analyzing child development and safety concerns in relation to identified risk factors. * Skilled in de-escalation and navigating tense or volatile family situations. * Skilled in testifying in court as a subject matter expert. Abilities: * Ability to make sound, timely decisions with limited information or consultation, including decisions related to child safety and removal. * Ability to engage, support, and motivate resistant or involuntary clients. * Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, families, medical and mental health providers, law enforcement, court officials, attorneys, community agencies, and the public. * Ability to maintain reliable and regular attendance. Management Preferences and Requirements: * Must have valid NC driver's license to be able to travel to clients' homes. * After hours is often required. * Prior work in Social Services preferred. * Strong knowledge of agency programs and community resources. * Knowledge and skills in the use of personal computer is a plus. * Must have NC pre-service training or willing to attend. * Bilingual English/Spanish is desirable. Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work or; * Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and one year of directly related experience or; * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of directly related experience or; * Master's in Social Work or Master's in Human Services. * Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina. * 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. * An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 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. Special Requirements: Position is a safety-sensitive position as defined by the Drug Free Workplace Policy. Position may include after-hours work and on-call duty rotation. Must possess or attend and complete the required NC state child welfare pre-service training and in-service training for child welfare positions only. Physical Requirements: This position generally requires light physical work, including: * Up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally * Up to 10 lbs. of force frequently * Negligible force constantly In certain situations, tasks may require: * Up to 50 lbs. occasionally Additional requirements include: * Reaching, typing, grasping, and repetitive motions * Clear verbal communication for conveying information and instructions * Adequate hearing to understand conversations and receive information * Visual acuity for reading, computer use, and environmental assessment * Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, on-call shifts, and attend community events or emergent case needs * May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment. * Interaction with irate, resistant, or hostile clients * Entry into homes that may be unsafe or poorly maintained * Travel through areas with elevated safety risks (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) Supplemental and Contact Information: Cabarrus County selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States. Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 - 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants. For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at ************. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at ************.

This job posting expires at 11:59PM on December 30, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on December 30, 2026.Job Title: Social Worker IV - InvestigationsDepartment: Health and Human ServicesExternal Hiring Range: $31.57 - $36.86Posted Internally and Externally Do you feel the call to help others? Do you want to help families safely care for their children? Investigators and Assessors work to determine the validity and severity of child abuse or neglect reports. They make sure that children and families in crisis get what they need to address the identified issues. We are looking for fast-paced, passionate, and engaging human services professionals to join our Social Work Department in Buncombe County, NC. If the typical 8-to-5 job is not for you, and you have the desire to help children and work with families in crisis, then consider a career as a Social Worker IV - Investigations (formerly titled Investigation, Assessment, & Treatment Social Worker - IATSW) with Buncombe County Social Work Services. This posting is for ongoing recruitment for the Social Work Investigations division. This position will be hired as a fully-qualified Social Worker IV or a Social Worker IV Trainee depending on candidate qualifications. The Pay Range for a Social Worker IV is $31.57 - $36.86 an hour The Pay Range for a Social Worker IV Trainee is $29.51 - $34.45 an hour Salaries are calculated based on education and experience above minimum qualifications. As a Social Worker IV Trainee, candidates will be hired with the expectation that to continue employment the selected candidate will successfully advance to a Social Worker IV position once the employee is fully qualified. At that time the selected candidate will be promoted and compensated as a qualified Social Worker. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that is representative of our diverse community. If you are interested in this position but are not certain if you meet the exact qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply. Buncombe County uses a substantial equivalency standard to determine if applicants are qualified. Candidates are required to submit transcripts with their application. Social workers are required to work in the office (no teleworking) for their first 6 months of employment to ensure they receive the appropriate level of support and training. The selected candidate for this position will be required to submit to a drug test. Please note that CBD or Delta-9 Hemp products may cause a positive drug test. Purpose of the position: The primary purpose of this position is to ensure child safety in compliance with state and federal statutes regarding child protective services. Essential Functions of the position: Assess the risk and safety of children in response to actual or suspected child neglect, abuse, or dependency through conducting a thorough investigation of the home, school and other locations or persons involved, conducting such assessments requires the use of a personal vehicle and a valid driver's license. Develop and monitor service plans with families involved in Child Protective Services and provide or refer services as needed. Make recommendations to the court, including services needed, progress and barriers to permanent plan. Provide direct services to children and their parents/caretakers through which a timely and comprehensive assessment is conducted to determine if abuse/neglect/dependency exist and provide for ongoing intervention if warranted. Ensure safety planning for children in compliance with state and federal statutes and policies. If children cannot remain safely in their home a petition to the court and/or non-secure custody is sought. Assess, support, supervise and counsel families involved with child protective services to ensure child safety, wellbeing and permanence. Evaluate available information to determine the appropriateness for intervention and level of services required. Prepare legal documents, court reports, and court testimony when warranted in compliance with state and federal statutes and policies. Ensure all required documentation, forms and reports are completed and maintained in a timely and consistent manner in accordance with local, state and federal requirements. Provide transportation on a limited basis to families when necessary to access services to address safety and wellbeing issues. Advise clients of the Department's mandated responsibilities, agency policies and procedures and clients' rights. Establish rapport with children, families and appropriate professionals/non-professionals in the community to provide a strengths-based, family centered approach in working with families throughout child welfare involvement. Coordinate goal-directed visitation with birth family in accordance with Court orders and service agreements. Develop and/or participate in Child and Family Team to ensure collaborative service planning and case coordination among multiple service providers. Perform other related duties as assigned. Investigative Social Worker Trainee Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience: To be qualified as an Investigative Social Worker Trainee a candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or Human Services or related field from an accredited college or university. Investigative Social Worker Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience: Master's degree from an accredited school of social work and one (1) year of social work experience; or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work and two (2) years of social work or counseling experience; or Master's degree in a counseling field and two (2) years of social work or counseling experience; or a Bachelor's degree in a human services field or related curriculum and three (3) years of social work or counseling experience; or Bachelor's degree and four (4) 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. *One year of work experience can be credited for completion of the social work collaborative. Additional Training and Experience: English/Spanish bi-lingual speakers preferred. License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: A current, valid North Carolina driver's license. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ability to prioritize, identify, and assess risks, problems and needs often in stressful situations with clients who are hostile, emotionally confused and resistant; Ability to effectively de-escalate individuals. Knowledge of medical, behavioral and socio-economic problems and their treatment. Knowledge of numerous funding sources and how to utilize them. Knowledge of basic criminal justice procedures, elements of medical and mental disorders, personality theory, family systems dynamics, interpersonal relations, and cultural differences, values and lifestyles. Skills in establishing constructive relationships with resistant clients and utilizing family-centered SW practice. Skills and counseling in interviewing and the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively; and skills in creating resources when none are readily available. Thorough Knowledge of social work principles, techniques and practices and their application to specific casework and community problems. Thorough knowledge of agency procedures and resources, community systems and resources, manual material, state and federal regulations, permanency planning philosophy, and laws governing protective services for children. Additionally, Buncombe County has a very rich benefits package, including an 8% contribution to our 401(k), which is a free contribution, not a match. We also have a state pension, to which Buncombe County contributes about 11%, and has a 5-year vesting period. In addition we have first-in-class health insurance and generous paid time off plan including 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave that roll over each year, and vacation accruals starting at 10 days per year which increases with service. Other resources, services, and opportunities for appreciation, engagement, and support: No-cost physical therapy Employee & Family Health clinic Buncombe County University internal training program Free preventive screenings for employees and family members on the health insurance plan Employee Assistance Program Autoimmune program Condition care program Financial resources Lunch and learn series Financial Fridays - Learn about everything from best practices for car buying to debt management Employee Spotlights Annual employee service awards Lake Julian Festival of Lights employee appreciation night Employee 5K at Owen Park Up to eight weeks of paid parental and family care leave 16 hours of Community Service Leave 2 annual PTO days with the opportunity to earn two additional days by joining our voluntary wellness program In order to uphold internal pay parity and equity, salaries are non-negotiable for new and current Buncombe County employees. All new employees are paid according to their years of relevant education and experience above minimum requirements for the position and employees have the opportunity to obtain pay increases via cost of living increases and promotions. Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective. It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, natural hair or hairstyles, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital or familial status, pregnancy, veteran status, religious belief or non-belief, age, or disability or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. EEO practices and employment decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation shall not be based on any of these protected classes. In addition, the County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.

Work in this class involves providing intensive social work services in serious and complicated cases which require the flexible use of a wide range of social work skills and intervention techniques. Services are provided in a variety of settings including local human services agencies; providing in-depth assessment of family dynamics and needs, assessment, intervention and treatment of patients and or families with acute to severe medical and/or emotional disorders and mental illnesses; serving as expert witness at court hearings; or advanced social work intervention. Working with Law Enforcement, Medical personnel, the school system, Court system. Work includes working with the entire family system, identifying strengths and needs and working together to help children achieve permanency. Employees supervise and train lower level social workers, students, and interns. Employees report to clinic managers, program directors, or unit supervisors. Hiring Range: $59,774.00 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities and Duties: Variety and Scope - Employees provide social work services in the areas child protective services, custody and adoption, and foster care work which involve the assessment of individual and family dynamics and needs, serving as expert witness at court hearings, crisis intervention, and counseling. Work involves explaining diagnosis and treatment alternatives to patients and families, counseling and participating in education endeavors for physicians, psychologists, nurses, other health disciplines, students and social work interns, and participating in research activities. Intricacy- Employees use considerable judgment in conducting individual assessments, selecting and providing treatment techniques or dealing with psychosocial aspects or researching catastrophic or terminal diseases. Employees provide in-depth assessment of family dynamics, determine the extent of neglect or abuse, and provide counseling for clients with complex needs. Employees usually refer the most severe cases, such as severe phobias or unusual violence patterns to a higher level social worker or therapist. Employees educate and consult with other staff and community professionals for information purposes and joint case planning. Some didactic consultation may also be involved. Subject Matter Complexity - Work requires a thorough understanding of social work assessment techniques and treatment approaches primarily of a crisis, supportive, and behavioral nature. Considerable knowledge of legal and administrative aspects of programs. Employees may require knowledge of medical diagnoses, treatment alternatives, disease pathophysiology, biopsychosocial, adaptive, and coping responses to illnesses. Guidelines - Includes state and federal laws and regulations, JCAHO standards, professional ethics, theories of standard methods and procedures, and quality assurance standards. Employees may participate in development of new theories or adaptation of techniques in the field of social work. Nature of Instructions - Work involves comprehensive children services that are jointly planned with other members of a multi-disciplinary team or protective services committee and supervisors. Assessment and intervention are performed with considerable independence. Medication issues are referred to physicians and legal precedents are utilized in some settings. Nature of Review - Work is reviewed by unit supervisor, program manager, or higher level clinician, usually on a general basis except for review of sensitive legal, abuse, or commitment situations. Scope of Decisions - Directly affects clients, their families, foster homes, adoptive parents, adult care facilities and community agencies, depending on case load. Consequence of Decisions - Assessments, service/treatment decisions affect the safety and well-being of clients in neglect or abuse situations, affects adjustments in adoptive and foster care placements and in long term placements; or the adaptive coping response to illness and surgery. A. Major Job Responsibilities and Percentage of Time I. Assessment/Evaluation - 30% Assessment of the family's service needs and evaluation of the appropriate services to be provided is an essential component of this employee's responsibilities. Tools used include Mental Health and psychological evaluations, interviews with family members and collaterals, and structured assessment instruments. Input from inter-agency review teams is also used. 2. Development of Treatment Goals and Service Plans - 20% The employee assists families in developing service plans and setting goals. Service plans are designed to prevent further abuse or neglect and to ensure safety of children within the family setting. If child is removed from the home, goals are designed with purpose of reuniting families. The purpose is to prevent further maltreatment and resolve problems in family unit. Written service and visitation agreements are developed between employee and client. These written agreements provide direction and clarification for parents who are sometimes overwhelmed by the agency and often unsure of the agency's expectations. Service and visitation agreements specify obligations for both parents and the agency. They formalize the parents' agreement and input for the treatment program. This approach is supportive of parents and keeps them involved in planning for their child's future. 3. Case Management and Service Plan Implementations - 20% As case manager, employee designs and obtains appropriate services to meet needs of clients. Case management ensures a cohesive approach in the delivery of services. Employee is responsible for ensuring agency and court reviews for children in the custody or placement responsibility of the agency. This employee provides Medicaid-at-risk case management services for clients meeting medical criteria. Assists client in grasping relationship between current situation and desired goals and advocating for needed resources and services for client. 4. Information and Referral - 3% Employee coordinates services to accomplish goals of clients. Refers clients to and informs clients of available services and resources and negotiates and facilitates the use of these resources. Employee also aids in establishing communication links between clients and community services. 5. Counseling -10% Employee analyzes with the clients the factors relating to problems or needs. Supports the client I in experimenting with resolutions to problem situations. Determines the intervention appropriate to alleviate crisis or problem situations. Determines the emotional relationships of clients to problems. Employee uses constructively the perceived meaning of distorted attitudes or behaviors. Helps client grasp the relationship between the current situation and desired goals. Engages clients in problem solving and ascertains and relates changes in a situation to care and treatment. Interviews clients to understand why situations are regarded as problems. Evaluates client's behavior with sensitivity to client's life style and culture. Examines interrelationships of persons and their social environment and examines the significance of relationships or facts that affect the client's needs. 6. Teaching/Training - 10% Education is provided to parents to become more effective in dealing with their children. Training is also provided to foster parents in dealing with the behaviors and children and helping with the adjustment of children in the foster care setting. Provides education on the use of services and resources. 7. Consultation - 3% Provides guidance to encourage innovation and change in programs, the agency's structure and services delivery, and guidance to encourage needed changes in family unit, guidance toward demonstrating appropriate means of discipline. 8. Monitoring/Review - 2% Employee reviews cases quarterly to determine the appropriateness of services and prepare for court and agency reviews. Services received by clients are monitored. The progress made by client is monitored and reviewed on a regular basis. 9. Community Liaison - 2% Employee serves as public relations person to other agencies and community. Much work is done to enhance the public awareness of available services and to expand the knowledge of civic, public and private agencies in the area of child abuse, neglect, exploitation and dependency. Employee uses various team approaches in providing services to clients. Permanency Planning Reviews review information provided regarding children in the placement authority of this agency. Employee plans and organizes information presented to team for purpose of making decisions and plans regarding continued need and appropriateness of child's foster care placement. These are held quarterly throughout the time the child is in foster care. The number of cases assigned varies. Employee usually carries fifteen to twenty cases at a given time. Foster care cases are assigned immediately after adjudicatory court hearing or immediately after family signs voluntary placement agreement. Employee carries these cases until legal custody is returned to parents or relative. Preventive service cases vary according to family's ability to reach set goals. Employee may assume responsibility for client budgeting in some cases. Employee assists agency attorney in preparing cases for court. Presents information to court, files juvenile petitions when child must be removed. In court, employee functions as a knowledgeable, competent witness and makes recommendations concerning the child's care and custody. Employee must have thorough knowledge of N.C. General Statues pertaining to Children's Rights and the Juvenile code. At times, employee may be asked to make investigations of court-ordered custody dispute matters which requires an evaluation of the home environment, ability of the person in question to parent, and an overall assessment of his/her emotional, financial and physical capability to provide adequate care for child. Scope of Contacts - Includes clients and families, a variety of professional disciplines, community agency groups, court officials, students, interns, or residents. Nature and Purpose - To determine extent of neglect, abuse, and facilitate move to appropriate setting to assess strengths and risk factors related to physical and mental health; and provide counseling to alleviate family crises. Employees also communicate to facilitate adaptive coping responses to illness and surgery, provide expert opinions to legal officials or medical staff, and provide didactic experiences for students, residents, or interns. Work Conditions - Employees work in settings which range from human services agencies, clinics, hospitals, or offices, but often involve visits to client's home or contacts in institutions or correctional facilities. Hazards - Includes contacts with clients and/or family members who may be hostile, resistant, and violent. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, group work, and community problems. Considerable knowledge of a wide range of medical, behavioral, and/or psychosocial problems and their treatment theory. Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques, governmental and private organizations, and resources in the community, laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program. General knowledge of the methods and principles of casework supervision and training. In certain settings, considerable knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes and their treatment as they relate to decisions regarding clinical interventions and appropriate therapies based on medical or psychological diagnosis. Skill in establishing rapport with a client and in applying techniques or assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of client's problems. Ability to supervise, train, or instruct lower-level social workers, students, or interns in the program. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of case load and their families, as well as civic, legal, medical, social, and religious organizations. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively. Candidate may also be assigned other duties while employed in this position and is expected to adapt as the job position entails, other duties as assigned. Education/Certification: Minimum Training and Experience Requirements - Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only); Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience; Master's degree in a human services field and one year of directly related experience; Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Work Environment/Location/Physical Demands: Employee works in offices, but work involves visiting homes, schools, health and mental health facilities. Work Conditions- Employees work in a variety of service settings, which range from modern public service buildings to correctional facilities, community residential facilities, home environments, or institutions where odors and noise may be present. Hazards- Employees may experience emotional stress due to the nature of interactions with clients or service providers. Behavioral problems such as aggression of clients could cause bodily injury for employees in some settings. On-call-Employee is responsible to cover after-hour on-call duties several weeks per year to deal with crisis, concerns or other duties regarding children in foster care. Emergency shelter-Employee is required to work at county run shelters in the event of a natural or man-made disaster Other Duties as assigned-Employee may be asked to perform additional duties as needed for the operation of the agency

Purpose of Organizational Unit The Child Protective Services In-Home Services Unit's primary purpose is to execute the agency's legal mandate to serve families in which abuse, neglect or dependency has been substantiated or found In Need of Services. Work in this unit entails: l. Counseling and planning with the child's family intended to strengthen the ability of families to protect and care for their own children, to minimize harm to children and youth, and to ensure permanence in children's lives. 2. Arranging for provision of and assisting families in utilizing appropriate services and community resources. 3.Obtaining the cooperation of law enforcement agencies as required obtaining suitable care and services for the children in or out of their family origin 4.Initiation of court action when necessary. Primary Purpose of the Position This agency is mandated to provide services to children who have been identified as neglected, abused, or dependent. The primary purpose of the Child Protective Services In-Home Social Worker, Investigations, Assessment and Treatment, (SW IA&T) is to execute this mandate. This is an advanced, professional level casework position, providing counseling and case management services for children who are identified as neglected and/or abused or dependent. This is done so by assessing family situations to determine the strengths and weaknesses of the family system and to evaluate the level of risk the child may face in the home. The social worker also provides other services to families with children under the age of 18 years who have requested such services from the agency in conjunction with protective services. Treatment and immediate responses will be provided to crisis situations for at risk children in the most complex and hostile of cases. Work Schedule Regular working hours are from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. However, in order to make the mandated number of face-to-face contacts in some situations, clients may need contact after hours and overtime may be required. Employees are given the option of flexing their workday to accommodate their clients' schedule without putting the social worker in an overtime situation. Employee serves on a rotation basis for periodic radio coverage. Change in Responsibilities or Organizational Relationship None Following is a description of responsibilities and duties of this position listed in order of importance. All responsibilities and duties are essential to the effective performance of an In-Home Services SW IA&T. Intervention developed The In-Home Services SW IA&T is responsible for reviewing the case and becoming familiar with the family dynamics, identified problems and strengths of the family. Utilizing the Child and Family Team process, a Family Services Agreement is devised jointly with the family based on the Risk Assessment and Initial Case Plan. The Family Services Agreement contains objectives that are measurable, time limited, describe specific desired outcomes and identify necessary behavior changes. Identified needs, objectives and activities are directed toward alleviating the problems that lead to the abuse, neglect or dependency and addressing underlying issues that may contribute to the need for protective services. Once the case plan is devised, the helping process is defined. Providing/arranging for counseling or supportive services The In-Home Services SW IA&T provides counseling to the client directed toward the development and utilization of family support systems including recognition of develop-ment and utilization of strengths, overcoming personal, social, and environmental barriers, and utilizing agency and community resources. The worker seeks community resources to assist the client in attaining their goals. Monitoring and assessment The In-Home Services SW IA&T must monitor the Family Services Agreement and complete a Risk Assessment at various intervals in all neglect, abuse and/or dependency cases requiring continued mandated services. After a Family Services Agreement is negotiated, ongoing monitoring and assessment is necessary to determine if the plan continues to be appropriate and that the plan of intervention continues to address the identified needs of the parent and children. This monitoring includes regular interviews with the client in the home and requires collateral contact with other public agencies such as mental health, medical professionals, day care providers, health department personnel, and relatives and friends of the client. Updating the Family Services Agreement is necessary when changes in the family occur and it becomes necessary to revise the plan in order to implement an appropriate plan of protection for the child. Court action is used in the event the client does not meet the objective and the safety of the child is at risk. It is the worker's responsibility to provide the supervisor with a factual assessment in order for the joint decision to be made regarding court action. Prior to court action, the worker must complete the Risk Assessment, which indicates the risk and/or harm to the child by remaining in the home. Use of the court and court preparation Court activity is very much a part of the Social Worker's duties. Prior to the decision for court intervention or in the case of an emergency, immediately after obtaining a non-secure custody order, the worker will present her case to the Child and Family Team which makes recommendations as to alternatives to court or the children entering into agency custody. In the event that out of home placement is necessary or, to ensure permanence in a child's life, the Social Worker initiates court action through a non-secure custody order and/or petition, assesses placement options (relatives or foster care) and conjointly with the foster care worker develops an appropriate plan for the child. The worker prepares the child and family for separation, placement and the court process. The worker prepares a written assessment for the court, solicits witnesses when necessary, shares information with the child's Guardian ad Litem and testifies in court making the agency's recommendation. The worker must also follow up with written reports for court review as ordered or required. The worker may conduct an investigation of suspected abuse and when evidence of abuse is found the worker is required to report such information to the District Attorney and law enforcement within a specified time frame both verbally and also in writing. Law enforcement and the Case Manager interview the victim and perpetrator. Should the perpetrator be prosecuted, the worker may be a witness during court proceedings. Social Workers may be subpoenaed to testify in both civil and criminal proceedings due to their involvement with their clients. Monitoring, reviewing, maintaining The In-Home Services SW IA&T is responsible for monitoring, reviewing, and maintaining cases through various means. This is accomplished through frequent contact with the client by visiting them in their home, interviews in the agency and telephone contact, collateral contacts and in some situations periodic court reviews. Both face to face and collateral contacts are made monthly according to state standard. The Social Worker formally assesses the client's progress by updating and re-signing the Family Services Agreement on a quarterly basis and whenever there is a major change in the family, reassesses the risk to the child(ren) by completing the Risk Assessment form. These reviews assess the progress of the client in alleviating the factors that lead to the abuse, neglect or dependency and whether the client has been able to demonstrate they can provide a safe environment for their child (ren). Further services may be identified at this time. The Social Worker is required to present cases in the agency's foster care review team when a child comes into agency custody. This team closely monitors those children whose custody has been removed from his parents or whose custody has been placed with the Department of Social Services. Interpretation of Child Protective Services The In-Home Services SW IA&T is a member of the agency's public forum and occasion-ally is called on to speak at meetings of community agencies and organizations in an effort to emphasize the preventive nature of the agency's services and to familiarize the commu-nity with the reporting laws. The worker assists in providing information to other agencies and local citizens to better help them understand the functions of the agency. This allows for better rapport that leads to better delivery of services and cooperation from other disciplines. Employee will participate in disaster related programs, including shelter duty, as needed. Other duties as assigned and required. In all duties outlined above, all forms of documentation required by the North Carolina Division of Social Services, North Carolina General Statutes, and Nash County Department of Social Services is included. J. Obtain at least 24 hours of training annually, after an initial training of 72 hours before assuming case responsibility. Section III: Other Position Characteristics Accuracy required in work Great precision is required in this work. The worker must correctly gather information to determine whether or not referrals meet the neglect/abuse laws; investigate each case according to standards to determine if neglect/abuse exists; correctly assess a child's safety needs; and continually assess a family during intervention to assist in alleviating problems which led to neglect/abuse. The worker must be able to meet state standards and assure compliance with CPS policy and best practice. Documentation, time reports, day sheets, and other state and county forms must be completed accurately and timely. Consequence of error Initial assessments, investigations, and case management decisions directly affect the safety of children. Incomplete or inaccurate documentation or reports may affect agency funding negatively and may lead to sanctions against the agency. Instructions provided to employee Instructions are provided in written and oral form by the supervisor through scheduled conferences, at agency staff meetings, and in workshops and professional training sessions attended by the employee. In addition, weeknights, weekends and holidays, a consultant is always available to assist as a second party decision-maker during all phases of CPS intake and initiation, in all child placement responsibility decisions, and in all other situations when a second party is needed. Guides, regulations, policies and references used by employee Volume l, Children's Service Manual Service Information System Manual North Carolina General Statutes applicable to Child Protective Services and Foster Care Social Work Code of Ethics County and Agency Personnel Handbooks Instructions from Director, Assistant Director, Program Administrator, and Supervisor and On-Call consultants Supervision received by the employee Employee receives review through scheduled conferences, meetings, informal interaction, reports, and an annual performance appraisal. Review for timeliness, quality, and accuracy is also received through periodic random case reviews by the supervisor, Children's Program Representatives and the CFSR Review by State staff Variety and purpose of personal contacts Employee has contact with Unit staff, other units within the agency, clients, Health Department, other social services departments, Guardian Ad Litem Program, Mental Health, medical personnel, crisis organizations, churches, civic organizations, judicial system, law enforcement, Emergency Services personnel, and the general public. Contacts are often used as a means to assist in planning and/or meeting the needs of clients as a part of the human delivery system and to aid in assessing client's current situation. Physical efforts Employee must be able to move within and without the agency, climb stairs, and use office equipment described in #9 below on a frequent basis. Employee occasionally lifts small children, camera, suitcases, toys, car seats, etc. in performance of duties. Employee must travel to meetings within the county as well as workshops and meetings out of the county. Overnight stays are sometimes necessary. Work environment and conditions Work is performed in a county social service agency with contacts in the field. Employee encounters hostile clients, some of whom are dangerous. Clients include mental patients, alcoholics, and substance abusers who are sometimes verbally abusive and threatening. Field contacts are sometimes required even in adverse weather conditions such as snow, sleet, extreme heat and natural disasters. Employee is exposed to infectious diseases such as scabies, head lice, flu, AIDS, etc. All staff are aware of precautions to take when such events occur. All staff are also trained in the use of fire extinguishers. Machines, tools, instruments, equipment and materials used Employee uses agency computer, printer, copier, calculator, camera, automobile, telephone, cell phone, car seat and iPad in order to perform duties. When conducting investigations, employee sometimes finds it necessary to use anatomically correct dolls. Employee must have immediate access to a vehicle to perform essential functions of the job. Visual attention, mental concentration and manipulation skills Close visual attention is required when operating a motor vehicle. Intake, investigations, and case management duties all require visual attention and mental concentration. Body language, eye contact, and behavior of family members assist the social worker in assessing the family situation and must be viewed carefully. Preparation of court reports, development of protection plans, and completion of risk assessments require very intense mental concentration, as does reviewing placement options for children. The social worker must carefully document times, dates, and other factual information so that accurate assessments and recommendations are made. Employee must have physical dexterity required to successfully and efficiently operate machinery and tools outlined in I above. Safety for others Employee makes decisions daily that affect the lives of clients and continuously assesses the safety of children and the environment of our clients. Employee devises protection plans, Family Services Case Plans and completes risk assessments. Employee also makes recommendations regarding the removal of children when homes are not safe and the return of children when homes are safe. Employee must carefully evaluate the needs of children in placement responsibility and their caregivers to determine the best plans for children. Social Worker abides by confidentiality guidelines to protect clients and uses caution when operating a motor vehicle when transporting clients. See H above for issues confronting the employee and for precautions. Dynamics of work Child Protective Services and Placement Services are periodically affected by changes in methodology, guidelines, legislation, and shifting program emphasis. Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices and their application to complex casework and community problems in order to effectively work with the wide cross section of clients and their presenting problems. Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques. Considerable knowledge of developmental stages and tasks, human behavior and social economic problems and their treatment as the worker is responsible for identifying children who are abused, neglected, or dependent, assessing the contributory factors and making recommendations for solutions to the identified problems. Considerable knowledge of governmental and private organizations and other resources within the community. Considerable knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies which govern Child Protective Services. General knowledge of methods and principles of casework supervision and training. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, associates, administrative superiors, social medical, legal, civic and religious organizations. Ability to supervise, train or orient lower-level employees, students, or interns. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely-orally and in writing. Ability to plan and execute work effectively and meet deadlines. Ability to operate an automobile. Ability to use a personal computer and access the State Network. Ability to effectively function under stress and to deal with conflict situations and hostile personalities. Ability to function with a high level of autonomy. Ability to function cooperatively with members of a team. Ability to accept constructive criticism. Ability to refrain from causing or contributing to disruptions or hostility in the workplace. Ability to make thorough assessments through intense observation skills, interviews and social work practice and be able to accurately orally and in writing communicate the process and results of the assessment. Prefer current training status with Child Welfare in NC; Prefer experience working in Child Protective Services, court studies and testimonies; Requires exceptional verbal and writing skills. Master's degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of 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 a 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 the experience in the techniques of casework, group work, or community organization. One year of work experience can be credited for completion of the social work collaborative. Additional Training/Experience None License or Certification Required l. Minimum North Carolina automobile liability insurance. Valid North Carolina driver's license is required. Must have reliable vehicle available for work always available.

A. Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The primary purpose of the Child Protective Services Intake / Investigations / Assessment Unit is to receive, investigate and assess referrals of child neglect, abuse and dependency including immediate responses to crisis for at risk children in complex cases. Services to families in Nash County will enhance the family's ability to function independently and will prevent child neglect or abuse from reoccurring. Services for maltreated children are aimed at strengthening family life by supporting and improving parental/caretaker abilities, which will assure a safe nurturing home for children. Services are home-based and are preventive, rehabilitative and non-punitive with efforts directed toward identifying, providing or arranging services as needed. Social workers may provide group, family or individual treatment to clients of any age and any developmental, medical, mental, substance abuse, financial or family problem. Child Protective Services is an advanced professional level of casework. Casework is accomplished through parent/caretaker cooperation and consent or if the child's safety is at eminent risk, through court petition as the agency's responsibility foremost to protect the child. The social worker will analyze situations and determine the course of action often under very stressful and at times dangerous situations. The unit also provides public education regarding risk of maltreatment, incidents of maltreatment reporting methods and procedures and the availability of preventive, protective and case management services. B. Primary Purpose of the Position The primary purpose of the Child Protective Services Investigative, Assessment and Treatment social worker is to provide services to families and children in an effort to secure a more protective environment. Duties rotate among IA&T staff as follows: 1. Receive intake calls, interview reporter and complete the CPS Report form. 2. Investigate reports of neglect, abuse and dependency of children, and develop appropriate safety plans to ensure the safety of children. 3. Employee is required to testify in court and prepare court studies for cases petitioned to the court. 4. Employee will participate in the "on call" after-hours coverage for the agency. C. Work Schedule Working hours generally rotate from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Employees are given the opportunity to manage their workday in order to be available to accommodate client's work and school schedules. Description of Responsibilities and Responsibilities (In order of importance. All responsibilities and duties are essential to the effective performance in this position.) A. Child Protective Services Intake, Assessment and Investigation - 95% The Social Worker IA&T will receive intake calls from the community and interview the reporter to identify the allegations of child maltreatment and complete the Nash County Child Protective Services Report form to be referred for proper screening. The worker will receive referrals that meet the NC legal definition for neglect, abuse or dependency and, following the Multiple Response System, will conduct a family or investigative assessment to determine if the family needs further services to ensure the protection of children. The process involves reviewing agency records to be aware of family history, interviewing the parents, children, and collaterals, completing safety assessments, risk assessments, and strength/needs assessments throughout the fact-finding process. The worker will complete a comprehensive assessment and document all of the aspects of the family's life including their social activities, economic situation, environmental issues, mental health needs, activities of daily living, physical health needs, and a summary of strengths. (SEEMAPS) The work involves visits to the homes of clients, schools, medical and mental facilities, prison facilities and other agencies. The worker will involve law enforcement when investigating cases of physical and sexual abuse, or at other times when deemed necessary. When safety concerns are discovered, safety plans will be developed with the family to ensure safety of the children. The worker will refer clients to community service agencies to address identified needs. The worker will follow standards outlined in Volume I. Chapter VIII of the Children's Services Manual and the Multiple Response Manual. Decisions are often made under stressful and sometimes dangerous conditions. This requires a highly skilled worker who is very familiar with CPS policy, state and federal laws and agency expectations. Court action is necessary when a child is found to be at immediate risk of harm. The social worker will attempt to convene a Child and Family Team meeting to address the safety concerns and help the family consider appropriate options for the children. Depending on the emergent nature of the case, the worker will either work with legal staff to file a juvenile petition or assume non-secure custody. Placement options will be explored with a focus on the least restrictive environment. The worker will prepare the family and children for the legal process and separation if necessary. The worker will prepare a written report for court and work with the legal staff in case preparation that may include testimony from casework. Work in this area also frequently involves courtroom testimony regarding case findings when criminal child abuse charges are filed or civil proceedings in custody matters. B.Other Duties-5% * Participate in the agency's after-hours coverage system. * Obtain at least twenty-four hours training annually after initial training of seventy-two hours before assuming case responsibility. * Serve as Information and Referral Source for all areas of agency and refers call-in clients to appropriate resources within and without the agency, providing hours of operation. Worker may also make arrangements for emergency food, or medicine in emergency situations that cannot wait until the office is open. * Other duties as required. Employee will be expected to work in emergency shelters and/or perform related disaster tasks and perform other reasonable tasks requested by their immediate supervisor, program manager, deputy director or director. In all duties outlined above, work is completed in the field or at the Nash County Department of Social Services. This includes all forms of documentation required by the North Carolina Division of Social Services, North Carolina General Statutes, and Nash County Department of Social Services. II. Other Position Characteristics A.Accuracy Required in Work Great precision is required in this work. The worker must correctly gather information to determine whether or not referrals meet the neglect/abuse laws; investigate each case according to standards to determine if neglect/abuse exists; correctly assess a child's safety needs; and continually assess a family during intervention to assist in alleviating problems which led to neglect/abuse. The worker analyzes situation and determines appropriate course of action immediately or in short time spans and often under very stressful conditions. These stressful conditions sometimes include confrontation with batterers of domestic violence, known felons, drug addicts and those with mental illness. The worker must be able to meet state standards and assure compliance with CPS policy. Documentation, time reports, day sheets, and other state and county forms must be completed accurately and timely. B.Consequence of Error Initial assessments, investigations, and case management decisions directly affect the safety of children including possible severe injury, neglect or child fatality. Incomplete or inaccurate documentation or reports may affect agency funding negatively and may lead to sanctions against the agency. C.Instructions Provided to Employee Instructions are provided in written and oral form by the supervisor through scheduled conferences, at agency staff meetings, and in workshops and professional training sessions attended by the employee. In addition, an on-call consultant is always available to assist as a second party decision-maker during all phases of CPS intake and initiation, in all child placement responsibility decisions, and in all other situations when a second party is needed. D.Guides, Regulations, Policies, and References Used by Employee * Volume I, Children's Service Manual with a concentration on Chapter VIII: Child Protective Services. * Service Information System Manual * North Carolina General Statutes applicable to CPS and Foster Care * Social Work Code of Ethics * County and Agency Personnel Handbooks * Instructions from Director, Deputy Director, Program Administrator, and Supervisor and On-Call consultants E. Supervision Received by the Employee Employee receives review through scheduled conferences, meetings, informal interaction, reports, and an annual performance appraisal. Review for timeliness, quality, and accuracy is also received through periodic random case reviews by the supervisor, Children's Program Representatives and the Child and Family Services Review conducted by State staff. F. Variety and Purpose of Personal Contacts Employee has contact with unit staff, other units within the agency, clients, Health Department, other Social Services departments, Guardian Ad Litem Program, Mental Health, medical personnel, crisis organizations, churches, civic organizations, judicial system, law enforcement, Emergency Services personnel, and the general public. Contacts are often used as a means to assist in planning and/or meeting the needs of clients as a part of the human delivery system and to aid in assessing client's current situation. G. Physical Efforts Employee must be able to move within and without the agency and climb stairs. Employee occasionally lifts small children, camera, suitcases, toys, car seats, etc. in performance of duties. Employee must travel to meetings within the county as well as workshops and meetings out of the county. Overnights stays are sometimes necessary. H.Work Environment and Conditions Work is performed in a county social service agency with contacts in the field. Employee encounters hostile clients, some of whom are dangerous. Clients include mental patients, alcoholics, and substance abusers who are sometimes verbally abusive and threatening. All staff are also trained in the use of fire extinguishers. Field contacts are sometimes in adverse weather conditions such as snow, sleet, extreme heat and natural disasters. Employee may be exposed to infectious diseases and all staff are aware of precautions to take when exposure occurs. I.Machines, Tools, Instruments, Equipment, and Materials Used Employee uses laptop, iPad, printer, copier, calculator, automobile, telephone and cell phone, and car seats. When conducting investigations, employee sometimes finds it necessary to use anatomically correct dolls. J.Visual Attention, Mental Concentration, and Manipulation Skills Close visual attention is required when operating a motor vehicle. Intake, investigations, and case management duties all require visual attention and mental concentration. Body language, eye contact, and behavior of family members assist the social worker in assessing the family situation and must be viewed carefully. Preparation of court reports, development of protection plans, and completion of risk assessments require very intense mental concentration as does reviewing placement options for children. The social worker must carefully document times, dates, and other factual information so that accurate assessments and recommendations are made. Employee must have physical dexterity required to successfully and efficiently operate vehicles. K.Safety for Others Employee makes decisions daily that affect the lives of clients. Employee devises Safety Plans, completes Strengths and Needs Assessments and Risk Assessments in investigations. Employee also makes recommendations regarding the removal of children when homes are not safe and the return of children when homes are safe. Employee must carefully evaluate the needs of children in placement responsibility and their caregivers to determine the best plans for children. Worker abides by confidentiality guidelines to protect clients and uses caution when operating a motor vehicle when transporting clients. See #8 above for issues confronting the employee and for precautions. L.Dynamics of Work Child Protective Services is periodically affected by changes in methodology, guidelines, legislation, and shifting program emphasis. Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices and their application to complex casework and community problems in order to effectively work with the wide cross section of clients and their presenting problems including medical, mental and substance abuse issues. Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques. Considerable knowledge of developmental stages and tasks, human behavior, and socioeconomic problems and their treatment as the worker is responsible for identifying children who are abused, neglected, or dependent, assessing the contributory factors and making recommendations for solutions to the identified problems. Considerable knowledge of governmental and private organizations and other resources within the community. Considerable knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies which govern Child Protective Services. General knowledge of methods and principles of casework supervision and training. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, associates, administrative superiors, social medical, legal, civic and religious organizations. Ability to train or orient lower-level employees, students, or interns. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely-orally and in writing. Ability to plan and execute work effectively. Ability to operate an automobile. Ability to use a personal computer and access the State Network. Ability to intervene in crisis situations and to effectively function under stress and to deal with conflict situations and hostile personalities. Ability to function with a high level of autonomy. Ability to function cooperatively with members of a team. Ability to accept constructive criticism. Ability to refrain from causing or contributing to disruptions or hostility in the workplace. Ability to make thorough assessments through intense observation skills, interview and social work practice and be able to accurately communicate orally and in writing. Prefer current training status with Child Welfare in NC; Prefer experience testifying in court, working in Child Protective Services and on-call; Requires exceptional verbal and writing skills. Vehicle and valid NC drivers license required. On-call after hours coverage required. Required Minimum Training Master's degree from an accredited School of Social Work and one year of social work experience; or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work and two years of social work or counseling experience; or a 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. One year of work experience can be credited for the completion of the social work collaborative. License or Certification Required a. Minimum North Carolina automobile liability insurance. b. Valid North Carolina driver's license. c. Access to a vehicle.

Job DescriptionSalary: 75.00 Per Service Are you a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) looking for flexible, rewarding work? 4C Integrated Co of NC LLC is seeking experienced LCSWs to join our team as 1099 contractors. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the freedom of a flexible schedule. What We Offer: Competitive compensation for your expertise Flexibility to set your own schedule Supportive team environment Opportunity to serve diverse clients and make a difference in the community Responsibilities: Conduct individual, group, or family therapy sessions with clients. Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to each client's needs. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client sessions and treatment progress. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care. Adhere to all licensing, ethical, and confidentiality standards. Participate in supervision, training, or team meetings as required. Promote a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for clients. Qualifications: Valid North Carolina LCSW license Experience in mental health therapy and assessment Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and maintain professional boundaries Additional Information: This position is contracted on a 1099 basis. 1099 Contractors are responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and benefits. This role doesnot include paid time off (PTO) or health benefits. If you're passionate about providing quality mental health services and want the flexibility to grow your practice on your own terms, we want to hear from you!

General Description The Orange County Department of Social Services is seeking to fill several CPS Social Worker positions. The work involves the responsibility for providing professional social work services for children and families where child abuse, neglect and/or dependency have occurred, which includes assessments/investigations, in-home services, or foster care/permanency planning. These positions are in the In Home and Permanency Planning (blended caseloads) program areas.The successful candidate will possess strong social work, communication, critical thinking, and time management skills. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Social Work Supervisor III, with some leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work and in making decisions regarding client/family needs and requests. Supervision is not required of this class. Does related work as required. Bilingual applicants with fluency in English and Spanish are encouraged to apply. Hiring range is based on the Orange County Social Services Step Plan. The Step Plan is based on years of CPS Social Worker experience. Full credit is given for years of experience performing the same job functions. Partial credit is given for years of experience performing related job functions. The top half of the scale is reserved for career employees with senior level experience in the same role. * This is a safety sensitive position and participation in the Drug and Alcohol Program and a Background Check with fingerprinting is required. Full Performance of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Click the link below for full job specification which includes essential functions, knowledge, skills, abilities and physical requirements. *********************************************************************** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in social work AND one (1) year of social work experience; OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in social work AND two (2) years of social work experience; OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in any field AND four (4) years of direct social work experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle operatedis required. All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of a pre-employment drug test and background check.Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Requires flexibility and adaptability to be re-assigned to assist with other DSS-related functions as determined by the Social Services Director or their designee. In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager, the DSS Director, or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations, as well as critical agency needs, should be expected. Employees may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours, and/or work location. Must be able to provide after-hour coverage when needed to meet the needs of caseload assignments. After hours on call coverage is required. Must be able to assist with disaster management during major weather and other disaster events (i.e. staffs shelters, assists with special outreach and prevention activities and assists with recovery efforts); requires flexibility with working hours as established schedules may change and ability to adjust during quickly changing and stressful situations. In accordance with Section 28 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, and/or relevant State and Federal statutes, candidates for employment may be required to undergo fingerprinting and a criminal history background check based on the job responsibilities of the position. A fingerprinting check is conducted by the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and a criminal history background check is conducted by an authorized Federal or State regulatory agency to determine eligibility for appointment. Employment is contingent upon successful clearance through these checks, which are mandated for certain roles depending on the nature of the job and applicable laws. Further, all offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory verification of your eligibility for employment, successful completion of the required pre-employment testing and/or screening, including drug testing when required and the submission and approval of all new hire documentation completion of your new hire paperwork. As with all positions with the Department of Social Services, this position may be required to serve in shelters in time of natural and man-made disasters including overnight and weekends. The duties assigned during this time may vary from your regularly assigned duties. Assigned duties will be at the discretion of the Social Services Director. Orange County is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer

Rockingham County is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with federal and state statutes regarding discrimination in employment. * Paid Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance * Onsite wellness/medical clinic * Onsite fitness center * Retirement * Flexible Spending * Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays * Bereavement * Community Service Leave * Weekends Off (varies by position) * Flexible Work Schedules & Telework Options (varies by position) * Tuition Reimbursement * 401-K & 457 Plans with county match up to 1% of base salary General Definition of Work Performs intermediate skilled human support work assessing difficult social service needs. Counsels and assists clients. Determines available programs and services, provides services to clients, prepare, and maintain files and records. Preparing reports and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Social Work Supervisor III. Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Examples of Duties * Screens and assesses individuals for crisis intervention, emergency assistance, and general assistance programs. Prepares a variety of reports and other types of correspondence. Prepares and maintains files and records and submits required reports to Federal and State agencies. Receives telephone inquiries and/or meets with clients, concerned citizens, family members, and other professionals regarding concerns pertaining to adult and child neglect or abuse issues. Makes regular home visits on adult and family services cases. Conducts assessments to determine eligibility for services. Enters and updates a variety of information into computer system. Completes court ordered home studies, interviews families, parents, and other collaterals. Assesses safety of home, parenting skills, appropriateness of home, and income. * Prepare a variety of reports and other types of correspondence. Prepares and maintains files and records. Submits required reports to Federal and State agencies. Receives telephone inquiries and/or meets with clients, concerned citizens, family members, and other professionals regarding concerns pertaining to adult and child neglect or abuse issues. Coordinates in-home aide services and joint visits. * Manages foster home licensing and re-licensing. Conducts background investigations for foster home applicants. Checks references on applicants and assists with the completion of the Foster Home Licensing application. Supervises and monitors foster parents and serves as liaison between foster parents and DHHS. Prepares budgets for clients, pays bills for clients, and completes check requests for clients and teaches financial management skills. Develops in-service training for prospective foster parents. Supervises the placement of out of county children who are placed in foster homes. * Testifies in court as needed. Serves on committees as assigned. Attends required training. * Monitors, coordinates, and administers specific assigned programs including adult services, adult protective services, children's prevention, etc. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Thorough knowledge of department policies and procedures. * Thorough knowledge of applicable local, Federal, and State rules and regulations. * Thorough knowledge of social, economic and health problems. * Thorough knowledge of social institutions and the methods of the helping process. * General knowledge of preparing reports and other types of correspondence. * General knowledge of the use of standard office equipment and associated software (e.g. NC FAST, OLV, CIPS, and WIRM Portal). * Ability to plan and organize work and to understand and interpret laws, policies, and regulations. * Ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, associates, court staff, law enforcement staff, mental and medical health providers, social agencies, and the General public. Physical Activities, Visual Acuity, and Working Conditions for this Position * Stooping - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles * Kneeling - Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees * Crouching - Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine * Crawling - Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet * Reaching - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction * Standing - Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time * Walking - Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another * Pushing - Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward * Pulling - Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion * Lifting - Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles * Fingering - Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling * Grasping - Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm * Feeling - Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips * Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly * Hearing - Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communications, and making fine discriminations in sound * Repetitive Motions- Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers * Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met * Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes * None: Employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (typical office or administrative work) Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree with coursework in social services, or related field and moderate experience in social services or equivalent combination of education and experience. License or Certification Requirements: * Must meet all certification and training requirements as determined by the County and within the specified time frames for the position. * Valid NC Driver's License. Note: In accordance with State mandates and the Rockingham County Emergency Operations Plan, Rockingham County Health and Human Services staff from the Divisions of Social Services, Public Health and Integrated Health are required to staff emergency shelters during times of disaster. Please be advised that every staff person is eligible to be assigned to an emergency shelter or Emergency Operations Center.

The Senior Social Worker for the VA Community Care program oversees and is the lead provider for all social work services within the Community Care program. This unique position requires an incumbent with a broad background of clinical experience with both social work case management needs and comfort practicing in a medical area of focus. The program provides diverse services over a wide geographic area. VA Careers - Social Work: **************************** Rhz_ua_UU The position requires that the Senior Social Worker serves in a two-way subject matter expert role. First, the social worker serves as the subject matter expert regarding Community Care services for Social Work Service. Conversely, the incumbent provides social work expertise to the Community Care Service. The incumbent provides all aspects of Primary Care Social Work available to veterans with a VA-based Patient Aligned Care Team to veterans who need social work as part of Community Care Standard Episode of Care {SEOC). This includes both veterans who may have ongoing social work needs and have Community Care Primary Care and veterans who may have short-term social work needs specific to a SEOC associated with other Community Care consults. Duties include, but are not limited to: * Screening/Assessment: The social worker will develop an assessment of the Veteran in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team, Veteran, family members, and significant others, whenever possible. * Treatment Planning/Goal Setting: The social worker is responsible for developing the treatment plan and setting achievable treatment goals with the Veteran/family in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team members. * Referral to service providers: Throughout the course of treatment, the social worker is the subject matter expert on VA and/or community resources. * Resource Development: The social worker is responsible for developing a resource file of VA and community social service programs and will refer the Veteran to needed services. * Advocacy: The Social worker understands the intimidation of bureaucracy and will act as an advocate when it serves the best interest of the Veteran/family. * Crisis Intervention: Social worker is experienced in making rapid assessments and developing crisis management plans to maintain patient in the home, for admission to acute, short term and/or long-term placements. * Education/Health promotion and prevention: Social worker will provide education related to VA and community resources, entitlements, * Coordination of non-institutional and institutional services: The Social worker is responsible for the coordination of the referrals of non-institutional services such as ADHC/CADHC, inpatient hospice, home hospice, skilled and non-skilled homecare services in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team members. * Supportive counseling: The Social worker will provide the Veterans and their caregivers with ongoing supportive counseling. * Administrative responsibilities: The social worker will enter all Veteran/family contacts in the electronic record using appropriate formats and templates. * Community Liaison: The incumbent is the primary point of contact between WNCVAHCS and all outside facilities seeking Community Living Center (CLC), Contract Nursing Home (CNH), or Community Care Network (CCN) services. To include, long-term care (LTC), short-term rehabilitation (STR), short-stay skilled (SSS), and respite services if available under each listed program. * Community Care Social Work- Dialysis: The Senior Social Worker is also responsible for specific care coordination needs for veterans receiving Community Care outpatient dialysis. The Charles George VAMC (CGVAMC) does not currently include on-site outpatient dialysis as an offering. All veterans needing outpatient dialysis with VA as payors receive services via Community Care SEOC's. The incumbent provides the following supports specific to this population: * Care Coordination/Case Management Functions * Administrative Functions Performs other duties, as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM

Job Description This is a full-time position. This position is responsible for providing social work services within Transitions Palliative Care (TPC). The responsibilities of the position will include introduction and education around palliative care, knowledge of all Transition LifeCare (TL) service lines and involvement in special programs, conversations related to patient goals and counseling around life-limiting illness management, and resource support for the patient/family. This position may require visits to patients homes/hospitals/and facilities. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00; holiday rotation. Responsibilities what you do Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, social, and environmental strengths and concerns related to their diagnosis, illness, treatment, and life situation. Help patients and families to articulate goals of care, utilizing appropriate clinical social work treatments and intervention, while maintaining the dignity of the patient. Document assessments, care plans, interactions, and interventions according to regulatory and agency standards. Work collaboratively with all palliative care team members, including special programs, in identifying and achieving patient care goals. Provide education and counseling to patients and families around issues related to adaptation to the patient's diagnosis, illness, treatment and/or life situation. Provide teaching, orientation, and education to families about palliative care (including special programs) and hospice. Identify clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and participate in performance improvement activities. Participate in regular supervisory conferences; maintain current knowledge of social work and health care developments related to PC and Hospice Maintain working knowledge of and liaison with community agencies and resources; assess and refer patient/family to appropriate resources. Responsible for professionally managing time, people and technology. Support patient/family's individual spiritual/cultural beliefs by assessing for cultural issues; developing culturally sensitive care plan and collaborating with interdisciplinary team in provision of culturally sensitive care. Provide bereavement outreach for Palliative Care families. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. Expectations how you do it TL Core Values are exemplified in all interactions with internal and external customers. Adheres to TL policies, procedures and guidelines. Adheres to CMS and state guidelines and social work standards of practice. Adheres to NHPCO Ethical Practices and the National Association of Social Worker's Code of Ethics. Requirements what you need BSW or MSW from accredited university with a minimum of one year experience in health-related field (experience may include social work internships in a health care related organization). Knowledgeable about reimbursement sources, Medicare regulations, licensing laws, and accreditation standards. Expert computer skills Must have reliable transportation. Must be able to travel to, enter and function in homes/hospitals/facilities in the service area to assess and provide care to all patients. May be required to lift and/or carry items up to 50 pounds. Must have sensory abilities to complete physical assessment, communicate with patient/family care providers and physician and to complete the reporting and follow-up documentation responsibilities of the job. Work hours and days including weekend and holiday commitments as outlined in Employee Information Agreement.

General Statement The Social Work Intern, under general supervision, performs advanced, professional level casework providing protective, investigative, counseling and case management services for children who at risk for neglect and/or abuse. Employees are assigned to local departments of Social Services and provide social work services including treatment and immediate response to crisis situations for at-risk children in the most complex cases in the departments. Work involves investigation of alleged neglect and abuse, substantiation of the alleged neglect or abuse as prescribed by federal and state guidelines, providing expert testimony in court hearings, and following-up with case management and preventive services for clients. Employees analyze situations and determine appropriate courses of action immediately or in short time spans and often under very stressful conditions. Employees may provide group, family or individual treatment to clients of any age and any developmental, mental, medical, substance abuse, financial or family problem. Employees may have combined investigative and treatment roles or may have separate functions depending on the size and organizational structure of the departments of Social Services. This is a unpaid internship. Essential Functions * Observe/shadow Case Management, Foster Care and Guardianship Services for children/adults who have been neglected and/or abused. * Observe/shadow clinical and social investigation, assessment of individuals and family dynamics, and crisis intervention. * Attend school meetings and Child and Family Team meetings. * Complete referrals for treatment and placement in foster care or residential facilities. * Complete collaterals and supervise visitation. * Observe/shadow home visits at least once a month for each foster child assigned to the case. * Maintain case data and documentation through various computer programs as needed. * Gain knowledge of social work principles, techniques and practices and their applications to complex casework, treatment and investigation of abuse or neglect of children and adults. * Gain knowledge of policies and procedures as evidenced by the ability to cite the authority of federal and state law. * Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience: Requires current attendance in Masters of Social Work program with an accredited university; or a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school of social work; or a four-year degree in a human services field. Licenses or Certifications: Valid Driver's License with a safe driving history.

General Statement The School Social Work intern, under supervision, provides services to support students' social and emotional well-being and collaborates with the school counselor, behavioral health therapist, teachers and other relevant individuals to support students. This includes completing needs assessments, referrals for community-based services and follow-up services. This is a unpaid internship. Internships with our program require a 2 semester/3 quarter commitment and ideally start in the fall to align with the academic school year for the student population we serve. This time frame enables fulfillment of the contact hours required by most universities and a rich learning experience. Please apply by early spring when seeking an internship with this program that will start in the fall of the same year. Note: Please provide a one page narrative that includes why you have chosen to pursue your specific degree and what you hope to gain by being with us at Union County Human Services. Please limit the narrative to one page, double spaced. Essential Functions Perform assessments to identify student, family and school needs using social work principles, techniques and practices. Provide supportive counseling, using multiple approaches, to address students' needs as a co-facilitator in individual and group work. Refer students and families to a variety of providers and services to meet various needs. Monitor progress of students served to ensure needs are being met, adjusting if needed. Conduct home visits with BHC staff and completes follow-up as needed. Present education/information to students, families, and staff regarding social and emotional wellness and child development. Document interactions with students in accordance with program protocols & requirements. Develop knowledge of community and school resources to address needs and alleviate barriers for students. Work to create additional resources as needed. Assist parents and staff in developing comprehensive strategies for supporting students in crisis at home and at school. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience: Requires current attendance in Masters of Social Work program with an accredited university. Note: Please provide a one page narrative that includes why you have chosen to pursue your specific degree and what you hope to gain by being with us at Union County Human Services. Please limit the narrative to one page, double spaced.

Responsible for serving as a key connection point between individuals identified by law enforcement needing additional assistance and community services. An employee in this class performs specialized community support for the City of Hendersonville Police Department with emphasis on connecting people with resources where traditional policing services are not effective. Operational work is generally performed under the supervision of the Shift Watch Commander and administratively under the supervision of an assigned Lieutenant. Work is evaluated based on the attainment of individual performance objectives, observation of work, and feedback from staff and the public. Essential Job Functions Serves as a crisis response specialist when responding to law enforcement calls for service. Primary responsibilities in the field will be de-escalation through crisis intervention and appropriate referrals. Acts as a liaison between patrol officers, partner agencies, and the public. Determines the best course of action and provides short-term crisis intervention services in situations that may include domestic violence, child abuse, sexual abuse, suicide, serious or fatal accidents, other cases involving emotional trauma, and people experiencing a mental health crisis. Maintains records and confidential case files. Compiles and maintains statistical data related to law enforcement calls for service related to social work needs and highlights gaps in available services. Builds rapport and effective working relationships with city staff. Provides input to Chief of Police and senior leadership of Police Department related to social work incidents and awareness. Informs victims of available resources and acts as a liaison in obtaining services. Assesses and reviews crime reports and ensures victims are contacted within established time frames. Maintains working knowledge of available resources in the community. Performs needs assessments, coordinates referrals and collaborates with external partners to provide comprehensive support services. Complete all necessary training sessions. Attend court when necessary. Night and weekend hours may be necessary depending on workload. QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) required, Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred. One (1) to three (3) years' experience in the social work field is preferred. Experience working in the law enforcement field that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is preferred, but not required. Special Qualifications: Possession of a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information. Knowledge of the criminal justice process and victims' rights; community resources available to victims for shelter, treatment, education, legal assistance, and financial aid. Ability to maintain and track data and records effectively. Ability to interpret information and prepare and present clear reports and program recommendations. Knowledge of, or ability to learn and apply, interactive theories and principles in complex and volatile situations, initiate appropriate solutions, and offer empathy to emotionally charged clients. Knowledge of, or ability to learn and apply, computer and electronic data processing skills, modern legal terminology, format of and standard legal instruments pertaining to victim rights, criminal justice system and court procedure, and crisis intervention and counseling techniques. Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint software programs and Police Department database/report management software. Knowledge of, or ability to learn and comprehend, law enforcement, criminal justice, social services systems. Knowledge of fundamentals of record keeping and methods of performing basic business mathematic calculations. Ability to understand law enforcement culture, procedures, and general orders; function effectively within a law enforcement environment; and establish and maintain rapport with Police Officers and the community. Empathy to identify with and understand another person's experience and point of view. Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively in person, by phone, and in writing with peers, supervisors, citizens, other law enforcement agencies and entities, and various community resources. Ability to identify and utilize community resources to ensure that appropriate referrals occur. Physical Demands Work in this classification is defined as light work requiring the physical exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, handling and repetitive motions. Work requires dexterity in the hands for typing and operation of standard office equipment and visual acuity is necessary to read handwritten and typewritten materials and to operate a computer terminal. Vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity is required for depth perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection of products, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities. The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Work Environment Work is performed primarily in an office with a controlled environment as well as outside environment without exposure to harmful conditions.

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Child and Family Well Being Job Classification Title Social Worker (NS) Number 60041072 Grade NC11 About Us The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. Description of Work This position is responsible for leading team meetings and work groups of families of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) to work on the development and maintenance of effective programs for CYSHCN. The Family Liaison Specialist will be responsible for assisting families of CYSHCN with information and referrals through a toll-free Help Line for CYSHCN as requested. This position will assist in implementing and monitoring a contract with an external agency to provide timely reimbursements for family members. Additionally, the position will guide the Whole Child Health Section staff as to family needs and work with the development of family-centered programs. The position will also provide support to the Innovative Approaches Initiative, a systems change initiative focused on CYSCHN, as requested. This position trains, assists and provides guidance to staff on family related activities including, but not limited to, family perspectives, family centered care, care coordination, transition planning, medical home, and educational/community resources. The position staffs teams and work groups of families to assure Whole Child Health Section programs and services are family centered. Inclusion is a strong national priority of the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, our federal funding agency. The position will assure effective and ongoing communication between the Division/Section/Unit staff, other state and federal agencies, including the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, contractors and external local, state and national partners and organizations Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred. * Strong first-hand working knowledge of, and experience working with, children and youth with special health needs (CYSHCN) and health care professionals who serve CYSCHN and their families. * Knowledge of educational and medical systems as they relate to CYSHCN, in addition to state and community-based services. * Experience in leading family/caregiver engagement efforts, such as family-focused committees and work groups and trainings/educational opportunities for families and providers. * Strong oral, written and project development skills. Recruitment Range: $43,738 -$60,141 Position is funded in part through federal funds. Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS): The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. About the NC Division of Child and Family Well-Being: The Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW) brings together complementary NC Department of Health and Human services to support North Carolina's children growing up safe, healthy, and thriving in nurturing and resilient families and communities. Compensation and Benefits: The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Supplemental Contact Information: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: ************************ DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Application Process Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. * Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. * Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers. * If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date. * Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check. * Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks. * Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. * For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at ****************************** Degree/College Credit Verification Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Veterans' and National Guard Preference * Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. * Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. * Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of their DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application. ADA Accommodations Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below. CONTACT INFORMATION: If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at *****************************. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Master's degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution; or Bachelor's degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; or Master's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; or Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Recruiter: Charlene Moore Email: *****************************