SOCIAL WORKER I​/A&T - In Home Services

Job Purpose

Alamance County Department of Social Services is seeking a Social Worker Investigative/Assessment and Treatment (SW I/A&T) in the Child Protective Services Unit. The worker will provide in‑home services and primarily protect children under 18 and disabled adults under 21 who are alleged to be abused and/or neglected by their parents or caretaker or are dependent. This position requires thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, practices, policies, procedures, federal and state law, family dynamics, medical/behavioral/psychosocial problems and treatment theory.

• Initiate and conduct Family and Investigative Assessments.
• Respond to requests from all areas of child welfare, including follow‑up home visits for assessments, in‑home services, and foster care cases.
• Initiate Adult Protective Services and Adult Services cases and follow‑up contacts at homes or facilities.
• Transport clients safely and responsibly.
• Prepare investigative reports for the court, case records, narratives for all contacts made during the investigation, and treatment plans effectively and efficiently.
• Prepare for and testify as an expert witness in court cases and hearings.
• Work with the public who may not agree with the laws, rules, or policies of the process or program; motivate and interact to ensure the safety of all involved.

• Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work (Child Welfare Collaborative), plus one year of social work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work (Child Welfare Collaborative) plus one year of social work or counseling experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work and two years of social work or counseling experience.
• Master’s degree in a counseling field and two years of social work or counseling experience.
• Four‑year degree in a human services field or related curriculum and three years of social work or counseling experience.
• Four‑year college or university graduate with four years of experience in rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling, or a related human service field.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience.

Provide a certified college transcript and a letter of reference upon request.

Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

Possession of a valid N.C. driver’s license and a driving record in accordance with Alamance County policy.

This position is subject to reallocation contingent upon funding, agency needs, and client population. The role may require work during emergency or disaster situations and may involve overnight shelter staffing.

• Accountability – Accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Accuracy – Perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Autonomy – Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Communication, Oral – Communicate effectively with others using spoken word.
• Communication, Written – Communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer Oriented – Attend to customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Decisive – Decide thoughtfully and quickly given available information.
• Ethical – Demonstrate conduct conforming to accepted standards.
• Honesty/Integrity – Be truthful, maintain confidentiality, and be perceived as credible.
• Influence – Gain support and buy‑in by persuading, convincing, or influencing others.
• Judgment – Use good judgment and discretion when interpreting policies and procedures.
• Multitasking – Handle multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Problem Solving – Find proactive solutions to work‑related problems.
• Relationship Building – Build effective relationships with customers and co‑workers.
• Safety‑Minded – Create a safe work environment and manage risks.
• Time Management – Utilize available time to organize and complete work within deadlines.

N – Not Applicable

O – Occasionally (up to 33%)

F – Frequently (33%‑66%)

C – Constantly (over 66%)

• Stand – Frequent
• Walk – Frequent
• Sit – Frequent
• Manually Manipulate – Occasional
• Reach Outward – Occasional
• Reach Above Shoulder – Occasional
• Climb – Occasional
• Crawl – Occasional
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