DSS Social Worker II-Child Welfare

The Orange County Department of Social Services has an opening for a Social Worker II in Child Welfare.

An employee in this class supports the child welfare services team and will develop a working knowledge of all child welfare programs. Work includes direct practice with children and families, as well as data entry and tracking. The successful candidate for this position displays excellent direct practice social work skills, communication skills, time management skills and organizational skills. Work will include home visits, supervised family time, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and assessment of safety and well-being.

Work is performed under the general supervision of a Unit Supervisor or program manager 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 needs and requests. Supervision may be a responsibility of this class depending on the assignment.

Does related work as required.

Hiring range is based on the Orange County Social Services Step Plan. The Step Plan is based on years of DSS Social Worker II 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 is required. SBI background check with fingerprinting is required.

• Graduation from an accredited School of Social Work in an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work; OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in a human services field and one (1) year of human services experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning; OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of human services experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated may be required depending on the departmental need.

All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of an SBI background check with fingerprinting and pre-employment drug test. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.

Must be able to provide after-hour coverage as needed to meet the demands of the assigned caseload.

Additional certifications or training may be required, depending on position.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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.

Please attach transcript with application.

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 Equal Opportunity and Affifirmative Action Employer