Foster Care Social Worker III

Are you looking to work in a position that has a direct, positive impact in the lives of children?  Catawba County Social Services is recruiting for a Foster Care Social Worker III to assure safe, timely, and permanent living arrangements for children, either in their own family, with relatives, approved guardians, or adoptive families. RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Permanency Planning and Foster Care Social Work- Work with children, their biological families and others--extended family; therapists; school and court personnel; foster families; and others involved with the child
• To develop case plans and interventions that promote safety, permanency, and well-being to support children and families while a child is experiencing foster care
• A full range of case management tasks
• Preparing information for the court
• Timely and thorough documentation
• Conduct home visits to birth parents, resource parents and children

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work; or
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of experience; or
• Four-year degree in a human service field with two years of social work experience; or
• Four-year degree in a non-human service field with three years of social work experience

 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Valid Driver’s license with safe driving record
• This position collaborates with other mandated positions in Child Welfare Services so good team work skills and flexibility in working across disciplines is essential.
• Ability to work with a variety of people, public agencies, and professionals.
• Strong verbal and writing skills
• Effective knowledge of child welfare and social work philosophy and policy
• This is considered Light Work, lifting up to 20 pounds required.

PREFERENCES:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work
• Strong experience in using clinical and trauma focused skills
• Experience working with and/or in the mental health system