Social Worker III

The County is currently accepting applications for the position of SOCIAL WORKER III (Foster Care). This position maintains a caseload of children in foster care; provides intensive casework services to families and children; works to reunify families when feasible; and provides placement services. Requires a thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices and their application to complex casework, group work, and community problems; considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques; and skill in establishing rapport with a client and in applying techniques of assessing psycho-social, behavioral, and psychological aspects of the client’s problems. Minimum qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Social Work; or a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and one year of human services experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning; or a Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field and two years of directly related experience. Experience in NC child welfare roles, crisis intervention and/or interviewing and assessment related to safety preferred. Bilingual applicants preferred. Degree/Coursework must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If degree is not in Social Work, please submit a copy of transcript with application. A valid driver’s license is required. Starting Salary $55,600 - $61,100 (commensurate with experience) and excellent benefits package available. Apply online at www.rowancountync.gov/jobs. Individuals with disabilities may request application accommodations by calling HR at (704) 216-8101. The County administers preemployment drug tests and criminal background checks for all positions. Some positions may require a physical exam, credit check, and/or a driving history check depending upon the position. Rowan County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.