The SW IAT (CPS) position is located in the Children Services Unit and is responsible for the investigation/treatment of child abuse and neglect complaints and cases.  The Children Services Unit within the Montgomery County Department of Social Services is responsible for carriyng out a range of statutorily mandated services for children and their familes including Child Protective Services.  May provide assistance and perform related duties as required with Forster Care and Adoption Programs.

DUTIES:  Work in this class involves providing professional social work services to clients in a variety of settings involving evaluating the client's situation and his/her plan of action and/or treatment plan and follow-up.  May involve work with serious and complicated cases, which require the use of a wide range of social work skills in areas such as protective services.  Work may involve the intake and investigation of alleged child neglect or abuse and the provision of treatment services; in-depth assessment of family dynamics and needs; assessment and treatment of clients, patients, and/or families with acute to severe medical and/or emotional disorders and mental illnesses.  Employees work in settings which range from clinics, hospitals, courts or offices, but requires considerable community field work, which may involve visits in client's home or contacts in schools, institutions, or correctional facilities.  Includes contracts with clients and/or family members who may be hostile, resistant, and violent.  Work includes additional after hour's casework as required.