Social Worker III (Foster Care)

The Scotland County Department of Social Services works to improve the wellbeing and safety of citizens’ lives.  As a part of the DSS team you will work with others who value Respect, Teamwork, Dependability, Accountability, Innovation, and Excellence.  The Department provides flexible work scheduling and a full benefits package including medical insurance, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and membership in the North Carolina retirement system. *May be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• This position provides advanced, professional level casework for children found to be neglected, abused, or dependent;
• Serves as the guardian representative for children in the foster care system ensuring all physical, mental, and well being needs are provided;
• Identifies risk and provides safety interventions to children in family and out of home settings;
• Works regularly in the field conducting home visits, school visits, etc.;
• Prepares reports and testifies at juvenile court hearings;
• Prepares and maintains ongoing documentation of workload activities;
• Provides referrals and engages community partners;
• Facilitates Child and Family Team meetings and Permanency Planning Action Team meetings;
• Revolving on call coverage requiring 24 hour a day availability;
• Performs other duties as assigned, which may include shelter duty.

Examples of Duties

 IDEAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, group work, and community issues;
• Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques including resources in the community;
• Considerable knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies which govern Child Welfare programs;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, clients, non custodial parents, and other professionals;
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely;
• Ability to analyze, prioritize, plan, and execute work timely and accurately.

Typical Qualifications

 PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work;
• Or, Master's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and one year of directly related experience;
• Or, Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year 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;
• ***One year of work experience can be credited for completion of the social work collaborative for children’s services social work positions.
• And, the successful candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Supplemental Information

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

• Criminal records check, drug screen, references and transcripts will be required for the successful candidate; this position is subject to random drug testing.
• All applications will be considered but not necessarily interviewed.
• In lieu of no qualified applicants, trainee or work against qualifying applicants may be considered.
• Resume in lieu of a completed application is not acceptable.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Must attach a copy of your college transcript to the online application for non-SW degrees..
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant.