Social Worker III

Work Type
Family and Children’s Services

Position Number
293-40-2132

Salary
$51,141-$53,698

Closing Date
April 3, 2024
Posted March 28, 2024


Agency Name
Wilkes County DSS

Work County
Wilkes

Job Contact
Apply at: NC Works Career Center 1320 West D Street, Suite 2 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 (336) 838-5164

Job Location
304 College Street
Wilkesboro
North Carolina
28697
Job Description

Position will be responsible for carrying a caseload of adoption assistance cases, in addition to some foster care cases on CPS Team IV. Responsible for working with children in care and their families, including support, counseling, transportation, and other services as needed.  Preparation for court hearings, including hearings on children placed in care, court reviews, and permanency planning hearings, etc.  Responsible for on-call with other foster care social workers.  Position must be knowledgeable of standards for CPS.  Position reports directly to the CPS Team IV Supervisor.  Perform other duties as required.