Social Worker-Investigative/Assessment & Treatment

Social Worker-Investigative/Assessment & Treatment

Salary

$62,884.56 - $106,903.75 Annually

Location

Johnston County DSS, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

02320-01

Department

Social Services

Opening Date

05/06/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Johnston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

• This position is being re-advertised and will remain open until filled. Candidates who have previously submitted an application and were referred to the hiring manager are still being considered and do not need to reapply.*

The Johnston County DSS mission is to serve, aid and protect needy and vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families. We provide human services programs that are intended to promote the health, well-being, self-sufficiency and protection of families, children and adults within our community.

Johnston County Department of Social Services has immediate openings for a Social Worker I/A&T On Call/After Hours CPS Unit.

Preference will be given to applicants with prior Child Welfare experience and/ or completion of mandatory Child Welfare training within the last 3 years. Internal applicants must apply on-line to be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities

On-Call/ After Hours CPS Social Worker Investigative/Assessment and Treatment Worker will receive alleged reports of abuse, neglect and/or dependency or any other form of call that is received after hours/on-call during times when the agencys non-business hours, determine what course of action, if any, is to be taken to address said call/report; within legally mandated time frames by quick assessment of the degree of risks to potential victim children by appropriate investigative techniques; provide assistance for other staff as needed and warranted in any capacity to ensure the safety of victim children; if said reports are unfounded and should be unsubstantiated or found to not be in need of services or have risen to the level of statutory definitions of such offenses in GS 7B-101 and require substantiation or a finding of in need of services and involuntary intervention to ensure the safety of victim children.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, group work and community problems. Considerable knowledge of a wide range of medical behavioral and psychosocial problems and their treatment. Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques. Considerable knowledge of governmental and private organizations and resources in the community. Considerable knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program. General knowledge of medical terminology, diseases processes and their treatment as they relate to decisions regarding clinical interventions and appropriate therapies based on medical or psychological diagnosis. Skill in establishing rapport with a client and in applying techniques of assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of clients problems. Ability to supervise, train, or instruct lower-level social workers, students, interns in the program. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of caseload and their families as well as civic, legal, medical, social, and religious organizations. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively.

Desired Education and Experience

Masters degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of social work experience; or a Bachelors degree from an accredited school of social work and two years of social work or counseling experience;

or

Masters 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.

• Will accept Social Worker III work against, if fully qualified applicants are not located.*

A copy of an unofficial transcript must be attached to the application at time of submission for qualification purposes. Please note should a transcript not be attached, it will be requested.

• Please document all work history relevant to the position for which you are applying. Determination of qualifying for the position and salary may be based on years of experience listed on the application itself, not in supplemental documents attached. Failure to document complete work history may affect qualification determination and salary. Electronic applications cannot be amended once submitted.*

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned.

Important Pre-Employment Information:

• If the position requires a degree, official transcripts must be submitted within 30 days of hire.
• A pre-employment reference check will be conducted.
• A background check may be required and may include criminal history, motor vehicle records, sex offender registry checks, pre-employment drug screening, SBI fingerprinting, and, if applicable, a National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) check.
• A conviction record does not automatically disqualify you from employment, unless otherwise required by state law. Each situation is reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Johnston County provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program.

Employees are offered a diverse selection of benefits including medical (no-cost for the employee plan), dental, life, and supplemental benefit coverages. Employees can also take advantage of our on-site wellness clinic and virtual telehealth program, both at no-cost!

Additional benefits include participation in the NC Retirement System, a 401(k) match option, generous paid leave and holiday schedule, tuition reimbursement, and more! To learn more, visit www.myjcbenefits.com

• This description applies to benefits eligible positions.

01

Please select your highest level of education completed.

• MSW
• BSW
• MA in Human Services
• BA in Human Services
• 4yr degree

02

How many years of social work experience do you have?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year - 2 years
• 3 years or more

03

Have you ever worked in Child Protective Services in North Carolina?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you ever worked in a Child Protective Services position in another state?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you provided Child Protective Services On-Call coverage in the state of North Carolina?

• Yes
• No

06

Have you completed the North Carolina Pre-Services training for Child Welfare?

• Yes
• No

07

When was your North Carolina Pre-Services training for Child Welfare completed? If not applicable please state n/a or never completed.

08

Are you a North Carolina Child Welfare Collaborative Graduate?

• Yes
• No

09

Have you completed the North Carolina Child Welfare Collaborative Program?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have a valid North Carolina drivers license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Johnston County

Department Social Services Address 714 North Street

Smithfield, 27577

Phone 919-934-4700

Website https://www.johnstonnc.gov/dss/