Granville County Department of Social Services is seeking social work professionals to join our seasoned Child Welfare Team of thirteen social workers (with over 125 collective years serving with Granville DSS) supervised by two supervisors (with over 24 collective years serving with Granville DSS).

Duties and Responsibilities
The Department of Social Services is mandated by State Statute to receive, investigate and assess reports of child abuse, neglect, and dependency. This position will conduct Investigative Assessments and Family Assessments and act in accordance with both State and County Policies, initiating contact with children and families within mandated time frames. This social worker will interview children and their parents regarding allegations made in protective services reports, and conduct home visits and interview relevant collaterals, such as school teachers, physicians, neighbors, relatives, etc. Throughout this process, the social worker will monitor the level of risk to the involved children, conduct Safety Assessments, Family Risk Assessments, Family Assessment of Strengths and Needs, NC Case Decision Summary/Initial Case Plan, etc. This position will complete courtesy CPS requests, In-Home Services, and participate in after hour visits and facilitating Child and Family Team meetings, and other duties, as assigned. DSS Social Workers work outside of normal business hours and on holidays to meet State guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques and practices and their applications to complex casework, treatment, and investigation of abuse or neglect of children; thorough knowledge of policies and procedures as evidenced by the ability to cite the authority of federal and state law; thorough knowledge of individual and group behavior, family dynamics, and medical, behavioral and/or psychosocial problems and their treatment theory. Considerable knowledge of governmental and private organizations and resources in the community. Ability to interact and motivate a resistant involuntary client population and the public who may not agree with the laws, rules or policies of the process or the programs; ability to prepare documentation such as written investigative reports for the court, case records and treatment plans; ability to testify as an expert witness; ability to employ advanced case management interview techniques to establish a supportive relationship and involve families in the initial assessment for the need of services; ability to quickly assess the risks and safety of the client environment during daylight hours, after dark and in high crime areas; ability to employ expert negotiation skills in the most complex cases; ability to analyze and assess child development safety issues in relation to risk factors; ability to analyze tense family situations and make decisions about removing children when the decision has to be made with limited direct information and limited access to consultation; ability to communicate effectively and establish supportive client relationships. Ability to perform manual work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements
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.

Salary Range: Hiring Rate - $46,461 with additional qualifications considered for higher rate of pay (if hired at hiring rate, may be eligible for up to 5% increase after satisfactory completion of probationary period).

Benefits
Granville County offers a very competitive benefit package. It includes County health and life insurance, group rate coverage for dental and vision, a flexible spending plan, 401k, and a retirement pension (once fully vested). Granville County employees enjoy 12 paid holidays per year as well as the ability to accrue vacation and sick leave on a monthly basis. Several voluntary supplemental insurance options are also offered. Granville County offers excellent promotional and advancement opportunities as well as unrivaled career security in working for local government.

Granville County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.