Social Worker - CPS; Internal
Listed on 2026-09-28
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Child Development/Support, Community Health -
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support
Full-Time Social Worker
Social Services is now accepting applications to be considered for two open positions Full-Time Social Worker in the Child Protection Unit. This position is open to current Clay County Social Worker's only.
Date Posted: 9/22/2026
Final date to receive applications: 9/28/2026 at 9:00 AM
Tentative Interview Dates:
October 15th and October 16th for selected applicants
Salary Range: $33.36-$47.06 per hour
This position will be eligible for Clay County's benefit package.
Information on Clay County's insurance benefits can be found at:
Fringe-Benefit-
Status:
Exempt
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or closely related field.
- 1-3 years prior work-related experience
- Valid driver's license
- Must be a current Clay County Social Worker
- LSW Preferred
- Successfully complete a background investigation
The listed examples may not include all the duties performed by all positions in this class.
- To provide child welfare and protective services to children and their families at risk of abuse and neglect, to reduce the likelihood of abuse and neglect, to prevent out of home placement when possible, and to improve the family functioning. Services are to be comprehensive, coordinated and reflect the individual and unique needs of the child and the family. Whenever possible, services should be delivered in the least restrictive, most community-based setting to facilitate in and maintain the family system.
When family preservation is not possible and efforts have been exhausted, permanency planning and development will be provided to include transferring custody and/or adoption activities. This will be done all within the mandates of federal and/or state - The ability to be on call after hours 1-3 times per year
- Other duties as assigned
Bachelors or better in Social Work or related field.
Driver's License
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