Social Worker Iii Trainee - Child Protective Services Assessor

Buncombesheriff

Buncombe County, US
Base: $27.58ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
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Assess child abuse or neglect reports
Ensure child safety
Develop and monitor service plans
Assessors work to determine the validity and severity of child abuse or neglect reports and ensure children and families in crisis get what they need

Job Summary

  • Assessors work to determine the validity and severity of child abuse or neglect reports and ensure children and families in crisis get what they need.
  • Candidates hired as Social Worker III Trainees are expected to advance to a Social Worker III position once fully qualified and compensated accordingly.
  • Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and fosters a responsive and innovative organizational culture.

Matching Summary

Assessors work to determine the validity and severity of child abuse or neglect reports and ensure children and families in crisis get what they need.

Salary

Base: $27.58/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • assess child abuse or neglect reports
  • ensure child safety
  • develop and monitor service plans
  • provide direct services to children and families
  • prepare legal documents and court testimony

Nice-to-have

  • English/Spanish bi-lingual speakers
  • strengths-based, family centered approach
  • responsive and innovative organizational culture

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work and one year experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or Human Services and two years experience
  • Bachelor's degree in another field and three years experience
  • Equivalent combination of training and experience
  • North Carolina driver's license

Work Rights

Not specified

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