Social Worker IAT

Salary : $60,084.00 - $101,556.00 Annually Location : 100 NE Gold Street Wilson, NCJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 00604Department: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICESDivision: Child Protective ServicesOpening Date: 09/04/2025Closing Date: ContinuousFLSA: Non-ExemptDescriptionPaid Health Insurance for employees | Dental |Longevity Pay | 401-K | Life Insurance Vacation/Sick Leave | 12 Paid Holidays | Flex Care |Travel Reimbursement |Tuition ReimbursementAre you mentally tough but compassionate? Are you inquisitive yet open-minded? Then this is the career for you!Description of WorkThis position involves receiving, screening, and investigating all reports of neglect, abuse and exploitation of children. It further involves assessing, diagnosing, planning, and implementing treatment plans focused on prevention of foster care and rehabilitation through services provided to intact families in their own homes. Applicants should be skilled in crisis intervention and decision-making, as well as the ability to deal with hostile clients, and capable of legal intervention involving law enforcement and the court system. Good communication skills are essential. Applicant must be capable of acquiring and applying a thorough knowledge of the laws governing protective services. Position is subject to after-hours duty to provide emergency services. 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. Requires a valid driver's license as well as dependable transportation. Must possess and be able to demonstrate intermediate level of personal computer skills.Minimum Education and ExperienceMaster'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 Master's degree in a counseling field and two years of social work or counseling experience; or a 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 providing experience in the techniques of casework, group work or community organization; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.One year of work experience can be credited for completion of the social work collaborative.Supplemental InformationPREFERENCES: Prefer applicants with BSW or MSW Degree; or master in human services degree with substantially equivalent social work courses with social work experience in a county department of social services. Only those applicants meeting the specific requirements above will be considered for an interview.APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants must complete and submit a Wilson County application through the online process. A resume may be attached but is not a substitute. Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be processed. A copy of your transcript must be attached from your college or university to the application form.The benefit package available for Wilson County Government includes group medical, dental, vision, disability, life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance plans. Wilson County Government is also a participating member of the North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System.Wilson County Government develops strategies to control Health Insurance costs while at the same time, is committed to providing affordable health care options that meet you and your family's needs to stay healthy. More information about our benefit plans can be found at:01How many years of professional work experience do you have as a Social Worker ?No experienceLess than 1 year1 year less than 22 years less than 33 or more years02What is you minimum education and experience for the position of Social Worker IAT?Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare CollaborativeMaster's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work plus one year of directly related experienceBachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only) plus one year of directly related experienceBachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work plus two years of directly related experience4 year degree in a human services field plus three years of directly related experience4 year college or university degree plus four years of directly related experience. (Directly related experience is defined as human services experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning.)03Select the highest level of education you completed?Master's degree in social work from an accredited schoolA Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social workA Master's degree in Human ServicesA Bachelor's degree in Human servicesBachelor's degree from a four year college04Employment is contingent upon your successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background checkI understand