Social Worker IAT - CPS Investigate

Social Worker IAT - CPS Investigate

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

304 South Morgan Street, Roxboro, NC

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2026-00092

Department

Department of Social Services

Opening Date

11/04/2026

Closing Date

11/18/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Salary Grade

117

Hiring Salary Range

$60,860 - $77,981 annually

Hours

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Monday - Friday

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"Everything is Better in Person"

Summary Objective

Join our team and make a meaningful difference for children, adults, and families in our community.

If you're a compassionate, dedicated, and highly skilled person who's been looking for a role where your ideas are heard, your work has visible impact, and your professional and personal growth is valued, consider building your future with us.

Person County Department of Social Services is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and motivated professional to join our Child Protective Services (CPS) team as a Social Worker IAT - CPS Investigate. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families by promoting child safety, strengthening families, and helping ensure that children grow up in safe, stable, and nurturing environments.

For the detailed job description, click HERE.

To learn more about the Department of Social Services, click HERE.

The starting salary will be determined with consideration given to both the candidates educational background and relevant work experience.

Must possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record per County policy.

This is a non-exempt position working 37.5 hours weekly/1950 hours annually.

If the position you are applying for requires a degree, education verification will be required as part of the hiring process.

Essential Functions

• Interview the victim child(ren) and other children in the home
• Evaluate the childs safety, physical condition, mental health and developmental needs
• Interview the perpetrator
• Interview the non-offending parent
• Make a home visit
• Contact collaterals
• Conduct criminal record checks
• Make referrals for more intensive evaluations if indicated
• Make referrals to community resources such as health care providers, transportation resources, housing, etc.
• Make referrals to law enforcement if abuse is suspected
• Prepare court petitions and summaries
• Provide court testimony
• Assist other counties with cross-county investigations
• Maintain frequent contact with the family during the course of the investigation
• Concise, timely documentation of the case specifics
• Staffing cases with the supervisor and Unit
• Mandated correspondence including letters to the reporter and case decision letters
• Provide transportation to clients and children as needed
• Receive reports of suspected child abuse and neglect from reporters
• Screen the reports with a Supervisor to determine whether the report meets the legal definition to be accepted for investigation or assessment.
• Determine appropriate response timeframe based on the allegations received

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• 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 counseling and two years of social work or counseling experience;
• or a four-year degree in a human services field or 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.

Person County conducts pre-employment screening on candidates. Job offers are conditional pending the following:

• A pre-employment drug screen for all candidates. Positions designated by Person County as Safety Sensitive are also subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• A background check for all candidates. Some positions also require a credit check.
• Additional screening and testing required for some positions.
• Within 3 days of the start of your employment with the County, you must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the US.

Person County Government is an Equal Opportunity/E-Verify Employer

Person County Government offers a wide range of employee benefits for full-time employees.

Employee Benefits

NC STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM

Employee contributes 6% of pre-tax salary and county contributes 14.39% for county employees and 16.08% for law enforcement effective 7/1/2024.

EMPOWER 401K & 457

County contributes 5% of your salary into the 401k and you can contribute up to 80% of your compensation or up to $17,500.

No county contribution for part-time

PAID LEAVE

ANNUAL LEAVE

0-2 years - 12 days per year

3-4 years - 15 days per year

5-9 years - 17 days per year

10-14 years - 20 days per year

15-19 years - 22 days

20+ years - 25 days per year

SICK LEAVE

12 days per year

HOLIDAYS

12 paid holidays per year

PARENTAL LEAVE

30 paid days of new parent leave

VOLUNTEER LEAVE

Up to 24 hours of paid time off per fiscal year to volunteer with a public educational

institution or non-profit organization.

WELLNESS DAY

1 day per year

PAY PROGRAM

MERIT INCREASES - Annual increases based upon performance (up to 3%)

LONGEVITY PAY (Part-time & full-time)

Based on years of service

1 year, but less than 5 years - .50% of annual salary

5 years, but less than 10 years - 1% of annual salary

10 years, but less than 15 years - 2% of annual salary

15 years, but less than 20 years - 3.25% of annual salary

20 years, but less than 25 years - 4.5% of annual salary

25 years or more - 5.75% of annual salary

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM

Employees may be reimbursed for eligible expenses up to a total of eight hundred dollars ($2,500) per fiscal year

CERTIFICATIONS

1.5% salary increase per advanced certification pertaining to the job

DIRECT DEPOSIT

Person County Government employees are paid bi-weekly with Direct Deposit

WELLNESS PROGRAMS

COUNTY EMPLOYEE GYM

$25 membership fee per year for full-time or $50 for part-time public safety employees at the Sheriffs Dept. or EMS whose position requires you to be "fit for duty".

WALK OR WORK OUT PROGRAM

The County allows employees to be physically active three times a week for 45 minutes

PERSON COUNTY SAFETY

Person County is committed to conducting all operations as safely and efficiently as possible. The safety of all employees and the general public, both inside and outside our facilities, is of great importance and one of our major goals.

INSURANCE

HEALTH INSURANCE - HSA - CIGNA - (County contributes $1,200 to HSA account - pro-rated by insurance effective date)

Employee - $0.00/month

Employee + 1 child - $217.80/month

Employee + children - $283.14/month

Employee + spouse - $806.95/month

Family - $1,062.86/month

HEALTH INSURANCE - TRADITIONAL PLAN - CIGNA

Employee - $54.45/month

Employee + 1 child - $435.60/month

Employee + children - $522.72/month

Employee + spouse - $1,324.87/month

Family - $1,721.48/month

DENTAL INSURANCE

Employee - $0.00/month (County pays 100% premium)

Employee + child(ren) - $54.91/month

Employee + spouse - $38.11/month

Family - $94.27/month

VISION

Employee - $7.28/month

Employee + child(ren) - $16.62/month

Employee + spouse - $14.54/month

Family - $25.62/month

LIFE INSURANCE

$10,000 Policy provided by the County

Supplemental Life Insurance available for $25,000 to $100,000 policies

SUPPLEMENTAL POLICIES

AFLAC

MET LIFE CANCER

FSA (MEDICAL/CHILD CARE)

MASS MUTUAL WHOLE LIFE

SHORT/LONG-TERM DISABILITY

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This application is the official document (not your resume) that will be reviewed to determine the next step in the process. Did you fully complete the work experience section of this application? Failure to complete the work experience section will lead to an incomplete application. Please note that initialing this section results in an incomplete application.

• Yes
• No

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Did you attach your resume and cover letter?

• Yes
• No

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Did you fully complete the education section of this application? Failure to complete the education section will lead to an incomplete application. Please note that initialing this section results in an incomplete application.

• Yes
• No

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Did you list your current or most recent employer on your application?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Person County Government

Address 304 South Morgan Street, Room 208

Roxboro, North Carolina, 27573

Phone 336-597-1725

Website https://www.personcountync.gov/