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Social Worker Investigative Treatment and Assessment (On Call)

Scotland, County of (NC), Laurinburg, NC, United States


We are glad you are interested in joining our team and serving the citizens of Scotland County! Scotland County employees work to improve the wellbeing and safety of citizens' lives. As a county employee you will work with others who value respect, teamwork, dependability, accountability, innovation and excellence. We offer flexible work scheduling and a full benefits package including medical insurance, vacation, paid holidays, and membership in the North Carolina retirement system.

Provide on-call crisis intervention and casework for children and adults at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation

Respond to reports from supervisors and 911, assess safety, and determine appropriate response actions and timeframes

Conduct investigations and assessments through interviews, home visits, and collaboration with service providers, law enforcement, and medical professionals

Deliver crisis intervention services to families, foster placements, and adult wards to ensure immediate safety and risk reduction

Facilitate Child and Family Team meetings and support ongoing casework, home studies, and inter-county requests

Maintain accurate, timely documentation and prepare reports, including court testimony when required

Complete quality assurance reviews and participate in policy-related training and compliance activities

Work flexible, on‑call hours and perform additional duties as needed, including shelter support

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 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.

Special Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Criminal records check, drug screen, and references will be required for the successful candidate.

All applications will be considered but not necessarily interviewed.

Resume in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted.

Diplomas and degrees must be received from accredited institutions.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant.

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