Social Worker III (Foster Care)

Work Type
Family and Children’s Services

Salary
$39,096 - $41,052

Closing Date
January 6, 2020
Posted December 30, 2020


Agency Name
Vance County DSS

Work County
Vance

Job Location
350 Ruin Creek Road
Henderson
North Carolina
27536
Job Description

Job Description

This social work position provides placement and adoption services for children (ages 0 – 18) that are in the legal custody of the Vance County Dept. of Social Services. The social worker in this position will demonstrate a knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, group work and community problems. Must be knowledgeable of a wide range of behavioral and psychosocial problems and their treatment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Education and Experience -

Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work;

or Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative; or

Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience; or

Master's degree in a human services field and one year of directly related experience; or

Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience; or

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience.

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