Social Worker III – Foster Care

POSITION AVAILABLE: Social Worker III – Foster Care / Position #221-40-2112 Also accepting applications for Social Worker II/I and Social Worker Trainee for work‑against status. EFFECTIVE DATE:  IMMEDIATE LOCATION:                             Mitchell County Department of Social Services, Bakersville SALARY RANGE:                   Social Worker III - Grade 69 / $ 42,809 - $ 64,213  Social Worker II - Grade 67 / $ 39,579 - $ 59,368 Social Worker I / Trainee - Grade 63/ $ 33,832 - $ 50,747       DESCRIPTION OF WORK:  DESCRIPTION OF WORK:  This position performs social work functions in the Child Protective Services Unit.  The person in this position will be responsible for the Foster Care case management caseload.  Duties may include, but are not limited to, developing a case plan, completing risk assessments, strengths and needs assessments and meeting mandated contract standards. Work is performed under the direction of the Supervisor, Program Manager, and Director by State and Federal regulations for the proper administration of the program.  Work may include other related duties and activities as deemed appropriate and assigned by the Supervisor, Program Manager, and/or Director.  MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:   Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.

SOCIAL WORKER TRAINEE – GRADE 63

4-year college or university degree

SOCIAL WORKER I – GRADE 63

4-year degree in a human services field 4-year college or university degree plus one year of directly related experience

SOCIAL WORKER II – GRADE 67

BSW 4-year degree in a human services field plus one year of directly related experience. 4-year college or university degree plus two years of directly related experience.

SOCIAL WORKER III – GRADE 69

MSW BSW-Child Welfare Collaborative BSW plus one year of directly related experience 4-year degree in a human services field plus two years of directly related experience 4-year college or university degree plus three years of directly related experience HOW TO APPLY:  State of North Carolina Application for Employment forms must be received by the Mitchell County Department of Social Services. State of North Carolina Application for Employment forms must be received by the Mitchell County Department of Social Services at 347 Long View Drive, Bakersville, NC 28705, or email your application to DSSApplicants@MitchellCounty.org. The Mitchell County Department of Social Services does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. Posted 06/6/2022. Open Until 6/13/22