Salary : $49,583.00 - $63,215.00 Annually Location : Pittsboro, NC Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2024-00139 Department: Social Services Opening Date: 09/19/2024 Closing Date: 10/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA: Non-Exempt WELCOME TO CHATHAM COUNTY'S APPLICATION PROCESS. To Apply: Become a part of the best local government in North Carolina click Apply in the top right corner. All sections of the application, including work experience, MUST be completed. Please include the last ten (10) years of employment history. Incomplete applications may be rejected. Applications are stored on a secure site accessible only by authorized personnel. Your application can be saved and used to apply for more than one (1) job opening. Chatham County is an equal opportunity employer and will consider reasonable accommodations as required by law. Chatham County participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Chatham County does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for our positions at this time. *Please Note: After submitting your application:
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If you have issues with submitting your application, please contact Neogov Applicant Support at 1-855-###-####. Return to the Job Description Are you profoundly dedicated to the welfare of children? Do you wish to contribute to their safety and support? Are you in search of an organization that values your uniqueness while promoting personal growth and a healthy work-life balance? If so, take advantage of this opportunity! This position is part of Children's Services which is responsible for all child welfare functions and programs. The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct social work services to families who have been identified as experiencing abuse, neglect, or dependency and to assist other social workers within children's services. Essential Functions
- Provide transportation and supervision of court-ordered family time between parents, children, and siblings;
- Provide feedback and instruction to parents and placement providers as needed;
- Provide outreach and prevention services to families as needed to prevent the need for further child welfare involvement;
- Provide information about community resources and assist with making referrals to needed services;
- Perform mandated notifications to relatives when children come into the custody of the department;
- Locate, notify, and engage absent parents for children in care;
- Assist with placement change forms, notification of primary care physicians, schools, and other notifications per NC DHHS policy;
- Assist other social workers with a variety of activities including contacting collaterals, gathering medical and other documentation for the case record, and other care-related tasks;
- Back up other essential functions of the unit;
- Document case planning and social work activities in the case record with adherence to local and state timeframes and guidelines, thoroughly and timely;
- Travel for case-related activities as needed;
- Participate in shelter operations or other weather-related incidents as needed;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution; Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, groupwork, and community problems;
- Understanding of the impact of trauma on children and families involved with the child welfare system;
- Knowledge of a wide range of medical, behavioral, and/or psychosocial problems that individuals may be experiencing;
- 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 that govern the program;
- Ability to plan and coordinate;
- Ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions;
- Ability to be flexible and to work as a team player;
- Ability to demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills;
- Ability to demonstrate excellent listening skills;
- Ability to demonstrate good public relations skills;
- Skill in operating standard office equipment such as computers, phones, fax machines, and scanners;
- Ability to perform work using local and state technology systems including NCFAST, Northwoods, iiReception, Microsoft Office, internet browsers, virtual meeting platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom, and other commonly used electronic programs;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county officials, department heads, peers, associates, and the general public.
Physical Requirements This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking, hearing and repetitive motions, frequently requires touching or feeling and occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing, balancing, reaching, pushing, pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; work requires vocal communication to express or exchange ideas orally; work requires hearing to perceive information at normal spoken levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data; work is generally performed in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic.) Must be able to operate a vehicle and perform fieldwork. Work settings include the Department of Social Services, referral/resource agencies, and the homes of individuals. Home visits are made to often crowded, unsanitary dwellings, which lack proper lighting, handicap access, and other amenities. In addition, homes are often sub-standard and may be infested with pests. The worker is exposed to regular traffic hazards and adverse weather conditions. Special Requirements Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license. Must complete all applicable required training including: Confidentiality, Civil Rights, FEMA and Red Cross Shelter Training, Bloodborne Pathogens, applicable adult services program training, new employee orientation, and Chatham County Department of Social Services Policy and Procedures. Chatham County is fully committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) principles and issues this anti-discrimination/EEO compliance clause to support and maintain employee's rights and responsibilities relating to equal employment. The core of equal employment opportunity is the right to work and advance on the basis of merit, ability, and potential, free from prejudice or discrimination. In accordance with the applicable anti-discrimination statutes, executive orders, and other authorities, Chatham County protects employees against discrimination, to the fullest extent of law, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation, whistleblower activity, parental status, and military service (past, present, or future), and against retaliation for participation in EEO activity or opposition to discrimination. Chatham County has over 600 employees who play an important role in planning, designing, and maintaining government programs while delivering good customer service and maintaining fiscal responsibility. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we place a high value on training, so employees are well-educated and well-trained. Sure, while various career opportunities exist, none are as rewarding as working for Chatham County. We offer a competitive benefits package to full-time employees (working 30+ hours per week) including health care, dental, vision, retirement, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and paid leave. To learn more details, visit the on our website.