March 27, 2008

Available Position: Social Worker I, A & T (Investigations, Assessment and Treatment)

County Pay Grade: 70

Salary Range: $33,153 - $53,638 (In the event we are unable to recruit a qualified SW I, A&T a lesser qualified applicant may be hired in a work-against status at a lower rate of pay)

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: Open until position filled.

Job Description: This position involves interviewing and/or assessing children who are reported to be abused, neglected or dependent. The interviews would also include parents or other caretakers. The worker would need to use professional judgment in assessing the facts of the case, the extent of the abuse or neglect and the degree of risk to the child in order to determine if protective services should be provided or a petition filed for custody of the child. This worker is responsible for filing petitions where abuse, neglect or dependency has been substantiated and the protection of the court is necessary. Also, this person will be providing, arranging for and coordinating interventions and services as needed for children ages birth to 18 years of age who have been abused, neglected and/or dependent and to their parents or caregivers in order to focus on child safety and protection, family preservation and the prevention of future abuse, neglect and/or dependency. Work must be accurate and done in accordance with state law. Worker must be able to communicate well with clients, supervisors and co-workers and also possess the ability to make independent decisions when needed.

Minimum Training and Experience: Master’s degree from an accredited school of Social Work and one year of social work or counseling experience; OR a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work and two years of social work or counseling experience; OR a master’s degree in counseling field and two years of social work or counseling experience; OR four year degree in a human services field or related curriculum including at least 15 semester hours in courses related to social work or counseling 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.

Application Process: A completed and signed state application must be received by Lisa Davis, Director for the Cherokee County Department of Social Services, 40 Peachtree Street, Murphy, NC 28906 on or before the deadline shown above. The application can be obtained and filled out on-line at the North Carolina Department of State Personnel website or at the Employment Security Commission office in Murphy. A pre-employment, mandatory drug test and criminal background check is required.