Social Work IAT

As a member of the Department of Social Services with Lenoir County Government, you can make a difference! The agency is seeking candidates for several levels within the Social Work classification. Candidates in this classification have an immense impact on our community. Social workers have the ability to relieve suffering, fight for social justice and improve lives and communities. Employees in this class must have thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, practices, and their application towards complex casework, group work, and community problems. Candidates must have knowledge of the psychosocial, socioeconomic and behavioral problems along with treatment resolutions. We are also looking for candidates with bilingual language skills (English/Spanish) to join our team.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The primary purpose of this position is to provide services that may include investigating reports of abuse, neglect and dependence of juveniles as mandated by NC General Statute 7A-542 and/or providing in-home services to families who have a substantiation of abuse, neglect, dependency, or a finding of Services Needed as mandated by NC General Statute 7B-300.




APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants must apply on-line at lenoircountync.gov under Employment Opportunities to be considered for the position. Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be processed. This agency utilizes the structured interview process.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER