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- Train social workers and supervisors regarding policy/procedure updates
- Onboard/Mentor new social workers
- Audit/Review cases in Aging & Adult, and Child Welfare
- Prepare cases for state and fFederal reviews
- Provide feedback to social workers regarding case files
- Manage data for Aging & Adult, and Child Welfare
- Participate in various community stakeholder committees
- MSW
- BSW - Child Welfare Collaborative
- BSW from an accredited school of social work and one year of directly related experience
- Masters degree in counseling from an accredited college/university in a human services field and one year directly related experience
- Bachelors degree in a human service field from an accredited college/university and two years directly related experience
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university and three years directly related experience
- Must have possession of an appropriate driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina
- A motor vehicle record (MVR), background check, and drug screening will be conducted on candidates considered for positions
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- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year but less than 2 years
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Social Worker-Protective Services - Greensboro, United States - Guilford County, NC
Description
Salary : $56, $66,301.00 AnnuallyLocation : 1203 Maple Street Greensboro, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 03355
Department: Social Services
Opening Date: 05/07/2024
Closing Date: 5/10/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
GUILFORD COUNTY GOVERNMENT
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Service & Outcomes Excellence | Our People Matter
Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
The Guilford County Department of Social Services is seeking to hire Adult or Child Protective Services Social Workers to provide social work services to individuals who have been identified as victims or potential victims of abuse, neglect, exploitation and/or dependency as defined by North Carolina General Statutes. This individual shall provide services to families while making a thorough assessment of strengths and needs, safety and family support systems. Work is supervised by a Social Work Supervisor who reports to the Social Work Program Manager.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
This is advanced level social work involving the provision of direct and indirect casework to adults or children requiring protective services. Cases in these areas require an immediate response to a crisis for the client. Consequently, the social worker must be able to analyze the situation and determine an appropriate course of action in a short time span. There are, additionally, legally mandated time spans in which action must be taken in protective services investigation cases. There may be occasions with the Social Worker will have to work after 5:00pm to meet the needs of the families.
Examples of Duties
Duties for CQI (Continuous Quality Improvement)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Work requires contact with clients, family members and other professional disciplines and service agencies. To determine the extent of neglect, abuse, physical illness the employees may experience emotional stress due to the nature of interactions with clients or service providers and behavioral problems such as aggression of clients and/or family members that cause bodily injury for employees.
Employees work in settings that range from public service buildings, residential facilities, institutions, or home environments.
Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, operate a computer, and do extensive reading.
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion.
Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Driving is Essential Driving is an essential requirement of this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.
Special Note: This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions, and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job questionnaire with a physical abilities checklist which can give further details about that one specific position. Those documents should be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal and defensible personnel decisions.
Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling
We are excited about the opportunity of having you as a prospective new employee
You probably already know our county is a wonderful county to live in, but did you know it is also a wonderful place to work?
Below are a few of the reasons why we love working for Guilford County.
We offer Health Insurance (UnitedHealthCare) to all benefitted employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. The shared cost of the premium is based on scheduled/budgeted hours. If you are a full-time employee working 40 hours a week you can expect to pay less than $35 a month for medical coverage, dental coverage for $4 a month and vision coverage for $5 a month. That's less than $45 a month for medical, dental & vision coverage; that's unheard of.
Telehealth UHC Virtual Visits are available to you with no copay or out of pocket expense.
We are excited to inform you Guilford County has an Employee Wellness Center (24/7 access) with strength training equipment, cardio machines and a group exercise room with virtual or in person coaching from our Wellness Specialist
Employee Assistance Program, 100% funded by the county. A superb benefit for you and your family absolutely free. Confidential help with personal or work-related issues.
13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 12 vacation days a year. That's 37 paid days a year, totaling almost 2 months of paid time off.
Employer contributes 5% into your 401(k) - no match required.
Enrollment in the State Retirement Plan by contributing 6%.
Longevity pay beginning at five years of service.
We provide a $10,000 Life and AD&D benefit to eligible employees.
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) allow you to set aside tax-free dollars for health care and dependent care.
Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
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Do you have a MSW from an accredited School of Social Work?
Do you have a BSW-Child Welfare Collaborative (child welfare positions only)?
Do you have a BSW from an accredited School of Social Work?
Do you have a Master's degree in a human service field? (i.e. Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Counseling)
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a human service field?
Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university?
How many years of professional social work or social worker related experience do you have?
Do you have a current valid driver's license? (Must have current valid driver's license at the time of application.)
Are you currently fostering any children in your home?
Are you currently licensed as a foster parent through Guilford County DHHS or any other private or public agency?