Social Worker III – Foster Care (Position # 221-40-2112)

(Position Number 221-40-2112)

POSITION AVAILABLE: Social Worker III – Foster Care
                                          (Also accepting applications for Social Worker II/I
                                          and Social Worker Trainee for work-against status)

EFFECTIVE DATE: IMMEDIATE

LOCATION: Mitchell County Department of Social Services, Bakersville

SALARY RANGE: Social Worker III (Grade 69 – $44,093-$66,139)
                               Social Worker II (Grade 67 – $40,766-$61,149)
                               Social Worker I/Trainee (Grade 63 – $34,847-$52,269)

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position performs social work functions in the Child Protective Services Unit.  The person in this position will be responsible for Foster Care case management caseload.  Duties may include, but are not limited to, developing a case plan, completing risk assessments, strengths and needs assessments and meeting mandated contract standards.

Work is performed under the direction of the Supervisor, Program Manager, and Director in accordance with State and Federal regulations for the proper administration of the program.  Work may include other related duties and activities as deemed appropriate and assigned by the Supervisor, Program Manager, and/or Director.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Degrees must be from appropriately-accredited institutions

SOCIAL WORKER TRAINEE – GRADE 63

• 4-year college or university degree

SOCIAL WORKER I – GRADE 63

• 4-year degree in a human services field
• 4-year college or university degree plus one year of directly-related experience

SOCIAL WORKER II – GRADE 67

• BSW
• 4-year degree in a human services field plus one year of directly-related experience
• 4-year college or university degree plus two years of directly-related experience

SOCIAL WORKER III – GRADE 69

• MSW
• BSW – Child Welfare Collaborative
• BSW plus one year of directly-related experience
• 4-year degree in a human services field plus two years of directly-related experience
• 4-year college or university degree plus three years of directly-related experience

HOW TO APPLY

State of North Carolina Application for Employment forms must be received by the Mitchell County Department of Social Services. State of North Carolina Application for Employment forms must be received by the Mitchell County Department of Social Services at 347 Long View Drive, Bakersville, NC 28705, or email your application to Tammy.Hopson@mitchellcountync.gov.

The Mitchell County Department of Social Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Posted 3/9/2023 • Open Until Filled