What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker/Child Advocate position at East Carolina University?
The position is that of social service provider and coordination of child abuse assessments through the TEDI BEAR CAC of the Department of Pediatrics. The social worker will receive referrals, participate in the gathering of information, assist in the clinic evaluation of the child, and serve as continuing liaison with referral and community agencies. The social worker will also be the key organizer of the direct service provision, including scheduling, forensic interviewing, pre and post interviews with caregivers, and coordinating the multi-disciplinary team of investigative professionals. Utilizing database and maintaining information in Epic, NCAtrak, and OMS to ensure timely delivery of services. Follow-up with professionals and monitoring of the implementation of the recommendations arising from the clinic evaluations will be other purposes of the position through participation with MDT case review.
The educational functions of the program encompass several levels, in all of which the social worker will be a participant. These include: 1) at the preventive level, the education of providers and of the community in the identification of dysfunctional families; 2) education of students and residents in issues relevant to child abuse and 3) being a participant as part of the TEDI BEAR CAC as an educational resource for providers in eastern North Carolina who have the responsibility of evaluating children who may have been abused.
CLINICAL SUPPORT POSITION – NOT SUBJECT TO STATE HUMAN RESOURCES ACT.
The ECU Brody School of Medicine is affiliated with Vidant Medical Center. Vidant Medical Center is the flagship hospital for Vidant Health and serves as the teaching hospital for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University.
The educational functions of the program encompass several levels, in all of which the social worker will be a participant. These include: 1) at the preventive level, the education of providers and of the community in the identification of dysfunctional families; 2) education of students and residents in issues relevant to child abuse and 3) being a participant as part of the TEDI BEAR CAC as an educational resource for providers in eastern North Carolina who have the responsibility of evaluating children who may have been abused.
CLINICAL SUPPORT POSITION – NOT SUBJECT TO STATE HUMAN RESOURCES ACT.
The ECU Brody School of Medicine is affiliated with Vidant Medical Center. Vidant Medical Center is the flagship hospital for Vidant Health and serves as the teaching hospital for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University.
Minimum Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services discipline with coursework related to the area of assignment. Some positions may require certification to practice as a certified or licensed Clinical Social Worker as required by the North Carolina Social Work Certification Board. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License or Certification required by statute or regulation
None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
At least two years of related experience. Position will require travel between satellite clinics.
License or Certification required by the Department
Upon hire, candidate will attend RADAR week-long forensic interview clinics. Candidate will need to drive between satellite locations.
Special Instructions to Applicant
- Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.
- If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
- Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Job Open Date
02/23/2022
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed.
03/09/2022
Open Until Filled
No
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/49172
Alternate option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
AA/EOE
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.
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