Social Worker - Investigative​/Assessment and Treatment

Social Worker - Investigative / Assessment and Treatment

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Advanced, professional-level casework position providing protective, investigative, counseling, and case management services for children at risk for neglect, abuse, or dependency.

• Provide social work services including treatment and immediate response to crisis situations for at‑risk children.
• Investigate and assess alleged abuse, neglect, or dependency per federal and state guidelines, and substantiate allegations.
• Present expert testimony in court hearings.
• Follow up with case management and preventive services.
• Access, identify, and document abuse and neglect cases and arrange appropriate services.
• Identify immediate threats and arrange protective actions in compliance with laws and agency procedures.
• Receive referrals, initiate investigations/assessments within statutory timelines, and make immediate contact as needed.
• Petition the court for custody and arrange placement in foster home or relative placement when immediate risk exists.
• Maintain case records, complete documentation, and produce statistical reports.
• Conduct investigations/assessments using interviews, home visits, and collateral contacts.
• Prepare social histories, family assessments, and documentation of abuse, neglect, or dependency.
• Determine case decisions and levels of intervention necessary for safety.
• Inform clients of available programs and encourage participation in appropriate activities.
• Review results with supervisor and make recommendations regarding case disposition.
• Deliver on‑call duties when assigned.
• Provide court reports and expert testimony as required.
• Build rapport within the organization and develop collaborative relationships.

• Master’s degree from an accredited social work school and one year of social work experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited social work school 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
• 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 with casework, group work, or community organization techniques; or
• Equivalent combination of training and experience.
• One year of work experience can be credited for completion of the social work collaborative.

To see our benefits please visit Randolph County Employee Benefits.

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