About this opportunity
GovernmentJobs.com lists this Social Worker III - After Hours opportunity in remote, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Social Worker III – After Hours
A Social Worker III – After Hours provides on call coverage for both Adult and Child Protective Services for the agency outside of normal business hours. The normal schedule for this position is every other week, starting Friday afternoon (3:30 PM) and ending the following Friday morning (8:30 AM), including nights and weekends. The Department of Social Services is required to provide Social Work Services to the community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and the person in this position helps the Department with this mandate. Job responsibilities include:
Responding to all calls made to the agency after normal business hours under the supervision of the On Call Supervisor.
Initiating new and existing Adult and Child Protective Services reports.
Assessing the safety of children and adults and take appropriate action per policy.
Completing timely, concise, detailed documentation.
Completing case initiations, follow-up home visits, interviews, and other requests as assigned by the supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of child welfare policies and legal mandates
Knowledge of social work, practices, and principles
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Assessments skills
Communication skills
Organizational skills
Critical thinking skills
There will be a significant amount of time spent in family homes and in the community. Must be available to work during emergency situations.
Brunswick County provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by the law. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. If you require an accommodation, please contact us to discuss your needs.
Brunswick County is required by law to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired. Brunswick County participates in E-Verify to determine employment eligibility to work in the United States. All positions with Brunswick County require a valid driver's license and candidates must be current on Brunswick County taxes. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. For positions requiring work with children, selected candidates will be required to submit fingerprints to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI) for a pre-employment criminal history record check in accordance with G.S. 153A-94.2(b).
Brunswick County employees are the county's most valuable asset. Therefore, it is the county's desire to offer a very rich and generous menu of fringe benefits. You can visit to see more detailed information on benefits. Brunswick County offers the following benefits:
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
Petty Leave
Paid Holidays
Longevity Pay
Health Insurance
401 (k) Plan
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Term Life Coverage
Long Term Disability
Short Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Vision Insurance
Universal Life Insurance
Critical Illness
Tuition Assistance
Worksite address
remote, NC, 28422, US
Who can apply
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