Employment Opportunities
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Alexander County Department of Social Services
Position: Social Worker III (CPS)
Salary Grade: 70
Salary Range: $36,569 – $50,410
Posting Date: 2/22/10 – 3/1/10
Description of Work: Investigating alleged neglect or abuse reports on children; in-depth assessment of family dynamics and needs; advanced social work intervention with dysfunctional families to prevent or remedy abuse and neglect; making recommendations for agency action such as removal of child from home or facility; providing testimony in court and maintaining required documentation in case records. Employee must be able to complete on a timely basis, the forms, reports, records, dictation, and court summaries necessary in the total delivery of job responsibility. Must have verbal and written communication skills to relate in a positive manner to clients, attorneys, judges and others; must have the ability to thoroughly and objectively gather information; must have capacity to remain calm in stressful situations. Requires the ability to work effectively in a teamwork setting and maintain a cooperative and effective working relationship with team members, community professionals and agency leaders.
Education and Experience Required: Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work; or bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work and one year social work or counseling experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. College transcript is required. No license or certification required by statute.
Experience Preferred: Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work, completion of pre-service training and one year of social work experience; or bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work, completion of pre-service training and two years social work experience. Preference will be given to applicants with prior CPS experience.
Application Process: Application must be submitted before the closing date to Employment Security Commission, 606 7th Street SW, Taylorsville, NC 28681. Only qualified applicants will be referred for an interview.
****Pre-employment Physical, Drug/Alcohol Testing, and Criminal Background Check Required****
***Alexander County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age or disability in employment or provisions of service.***
