Social Worker I​/A&T

Overview

Are you ready to make a real impact? Alamance County Department of Social Services is seeking a passionate and driven Social Worker - Investigative/Assessment and Treatment (SW I/A&T) to join our Child Welfare Unit. This role involves protecting vulnerable children under 18 and ensuring their safety from abuse, neglect, and dependency. You will work at the heart of transformative change for families in crisis and have the opportunity to make a difference in the community.

In this role, you will use your social work expertise to tackle complex, meaningful cases, applying knowledge of family dynamics, behavioral health, and investigative techniques. Your compassion and determination will help safeguard those who need protection the most.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, make tough decisions, and take bold action in protection and care, this is your call to action. Join a supportive, driven team dedicated to changing lives every day.

Let’s do something incredible together. Apply now and be part of the solution!

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• Take charge of Family and Investigative Assessments, stepping in to make a real difference from day one.
• Be the go-to professional for a range of child welfare needs, from follow-up home visits to managing in-home services and foster care cases.
• Safely and responsibly transport clients, ensuring their well-being.
• Prepare and deliver reports for court, documenting every contact and treatment plan with precision and clarity.
• Stand as a credible expert witness in court, presenting findings and testifying in hearings with professionalism.
• Engage with the public, even in challenging situations, motivating others and ensuring safety for all involved.

Education & Experience:

We’re looking for someone with the right mix of education and hands-on experience. Here’s what we’re looking for:

• A Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school (Child Welfare Collaborative) plus one year of social work experience, or
• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school (Child Welfare Collaborative) with one year of social work or counseling experience, or
• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school and two years of social work or counseling experience, or
• A Master’s degree in a related field of study from an accredited school, plus two years of social work or counseling experience, or
• A four-year degree in Human Services or a related field with three years of social work or counseling experience, or
• A Bachelor’s degree and four years of experience in rehabilitation, pastoral counseling, or a related human services field, with expertise in casework, group work, or community organization.

If you’ve got an equivalent combination of training and experience — we want to hear from you!

• A certified college transcript and letter of reference will be required upon request.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

A valid N.C. driver’s license is required for this role, along with a clean driving record that aligns with Alamance County’s policies.

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day)

C (Constants) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)

Physical Demands
Stand F, Walk F, Sit F, Manually Manipulate O, Reach Outward O, Reach Above Shoulder O, Climb O, Crawl O, Squat or Kneel O, Bend O

Lift/Carry
10 lbs. or less O, 11-20 lbs. O, 21-50 lbs. O, 51-100 lbs. O, Over 100 lbs. O

Push/Pull
12 lbs. or less O, 13-25 lbs. O, 26-40 lbs. O, 41-100 lbs. O

Other Physical Requirements
Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)

Standard office environment