Social Worker Investigative Assessment and Treatment; On Call

Scotland County On Call SWIAT

We are glad you are interested in joining our team and serving the citizens of Scotland County! Scotland County employees work to improve the wellbeing and safety of citizens' lives. As a county employee you will work with others who value respect, teamwork, dependability, accountability, innovation and excellence. We offer flexible work scheduling and a full benefits package including medical insurance, vacation, paid holidays, and membership in the North Carolina retirement system.

The On Call SWIAT provides advanced, professional level intervention and casework for children at risk for neglect, abuse, or dependency and adults at risk for neglect, abuse, and exploitation.

• Provide on-call crisis intervention and casework for children and adults at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation
• Respond to reports from supervisors and 911, assess safety, and determine appropriate response actions and time frames
• Conduct investigations and assessments through interviews, home visits, and collaboration with service providers, law enforcement, and medical professionals
• Deliver crisis intervention services to families, foster placements, and adult wards to ensure immediate safety and risk reduction
• Facilitate Child and Family Team meetings and support ongoing casework, home studies, and inter-county requests
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and prepare reports, including court testimony when required
• Complete quality assurance reviews and participate in policy-related training and compliance activities
• Work flexible, on-call hours and perform additional duties as needed, including shelter support

Master's degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of social work experience; or, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work and two years of social work or counseling experience; or, Master's degree in a counseling field and two years of social work or counseling experience; or, a four-year degree in a human services field or related curriculum and three years of social work or counseling experience;

or, graduation from a four-year college or university and four years of experience in rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling or a related human service field providing experience in the techniques of casework, group work or community organization; or, an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Special Requirements :

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Background records check, drug screen, and references will be required for the successful candidate.

All applications will be considered but not necessarily interviewed.

Resume in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted.

Diplomas and degrees must be received from accredited institutions.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant

Scotland County offers a wide range of benefits, including healthcare, supplemental plans and retirement programs.

Health We offer a high-deductible health plan with a $5000 deductible (Single). This program includes a Health Savings Account (HSA). Employee only coverage is completely funded by the County, PLUS the County contributes $1200 to the HSA annually.

Dental Our dental plan provides for preventive services, such as cleanings each year, at 100%. There is a $25 deductible for other services. Basic services pays at 80% and other major services at 50%. The County contributes $14.47 per month for employee coverage.

Voluntary Plans Employees may choose from a variety of plans arranged through Mark III Benefits. These include AFLAC Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity plans;
Met Life Group Cancer;
Mass Mutual Whole Life; and Superior Vision plans. In addition we offer Short-term and Long-term disability.

Life Insurance The County provides $10,000 Basic Life insurance for employees. An employee may choose to purchase additional voluntary term life insurance.

Retirement Pension is offered through the N.C. Local Government Employees' Retirement System. Employees are required to contribute 6% of gross wages toward their account. The County also contributes % (law enforcement 16.08%). 401(k) and 457 are supplemental retirement plans administered by Empower. For the 401(k) plan, employees contributing a minimum of 1% are eligible for the County contribution of 2.5% toward their account.

Employees contributing at least 3% or greater are eligible for a County Contribution…