VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Greene County Department of Social Services Date: April 11, 2023
227 Kingold Blvd; Suite A Closing Date: Until Filled
Snow Hill, NC 28580
SOCIAL WORKER III – INVESTIGATIVE, ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT
Position #: 179-40-2507 Salary Grade: 70
Hiring Salary: $45,425 Starting salary may be lower if not fully qualified.
Permanent Full Time: 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday
DESCRIPTION
This position is responsible for services to Greene County families by protecting children who have been alleged to be abused or neglected or are dependent. Provision of Protective Services includes the following: investigating and evaluating all reports of suspected child abuse and neglect; identifying children at risk; helping families or responsible caretakers recognize problems which lead to neglect and/or abuse; making appropriate referrals to community agencies as needed; cooperating with law enforcement agencies as necessary for the care and safety of children; and initiating court action and follow-up supervision when necessary and appropriate. Counseling with preventing problems causing abuse or neglect. This position will serve in the after-hours on-call rotation.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master’s Degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of social work 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 a counseling field and two 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. NC Pre-Service is preferred.
HOW TO APPLY
A STATE (PD-107) APPLICATION FORM IS REQUIRED.
You may download the State (PD-107) application form from the Greene County site at: https://greenecountync.gov/departments/social-services/. Select DSS NCPD107 Job Application. Applications must be completed in full. Do not leave any boxes blank – fill with N/A when needed. Do not write “see resume” in lieu of filling out the education and work history. Application must be signed to be considered.
Please mail applications and transcripts to the attention of Shelvia Ashford at Greene County HR 229 Kingold Blvd; Suite D Snow Hill, NC 28580. Application may be e-mailed to shelvia.ashford@greenecountync.gov.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
