Social Worker I/A&T

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

SOCIAL SERVICES
SOCIAL WORKER I/A/T

CASE MANAGER

(Applications for Social Worker III and Social Worker II will be accepted for consideration for a possible
"Work Against" appointment if recruitment for qualified Social Worker I/A &T is unsuccessful.)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide Child Protective Services Case Management Services to a caseload of children and families where
services have been found to be needed or reasons found to substantiate neglect or abuse; develop Family Service Case Plans; participate
in Child and Family Meetings; present cases in court when needed; other duties and types of cases as may be required.

SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS: Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices and their
applications to complex casework, treatment, and investigation of abuse or neglect of children; thorough knowledge of policies and
procedures as evidenced by the ability to cite the authority of federal and state law; thorough knowledge of individual and group behavior,
family dynamics, and medical, behavioral, and/or psychosocial problems and their treatment theory. Considerable knowledge of
governmental and private organizations and resources in the community. Ability to interact with and motivate a resistant involuntary
client population and the public who may not agree with the laws, rules, or policies of the process or the programs; ability to prepare
documentation such as written investigative reports for the court, case records, and treatment plans; ability to testify as an expert witness;
ability to employ advanced case management interview techniques to establish a supportive relationship and involve families in the initial
assessment for the need of services; ability to quickly assess the risks and safety of the client environment during daylight hours, after
dark, and in high crime areas; ability to employ expert negotiation skills in the most complex cases; ability to analyze and assess child
development safety issues in relation to risk factors; ability to analyze tense family situations and make decisions about removing children
when the decision has to be made with limited direct information and limited access to consultation; ability to communicate effectively
and establish supportive client relationships. Ability to perform manual work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to
l0 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social
work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative; Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and
one (1) year directly related experience; Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the
Child Welfare Collaborative and one (1) year directly related experience; Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited school of
social work and two (2) years directly related experience; Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited college or
university and three (3) years directly related experience; Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years
directly related experience. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS OF ALL DEGREE WORK ARE REQUIRED. DRUG TEST REQUIRED.

"Work Against" Qualifications:
A. Social Worker III - $55,615.63 - $86,760.39 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; Bachelor’s degree in
social work from an accredited school of social work and one (1) year directly related experience; Master’s degree in counseling in a
human services field and one (1) year of social work or counseling; Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited
college or university and two (2) years directly related experience; Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three
(3) years directly related experience. AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT OF THE HIGHEST DEGREE WORK IS REQUIRED.

B. Social Worker II - $50,445.01-$78,694.22 Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; Bachelor’s
degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of directly related experience; Bachelor’s
degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of directly related experience. AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT OF THE
HIGHEST DEGREE WORK IS REQUIRED.

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday / 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

SALARY RANGE: $58,396.41 – $91,098.41

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please go to www.co.iredell.nc.us to submit an electronic application. Applications are NOT
accepted past the deadline date.
This position is subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping condition in employment or
the provision of services.

When uploading attachments to submit with your application, please DO NOT upload any documents that could allow for discrimination
defined in the above paragraph. This may include Driver’s License/Photo ID/Passport, Birth Certificate, High School Diploma/GED,
Marriage License, U.S. Citizenship, Medical Records, and/or Social Security Card.