Social Worker III – Foster Care

As a member of the Department of Social Services with Lenoir County Government, you can make a difference! The agency is seeking candidates for several levels within the Social Work classification. Candidates in this classification have an immense impact on our community. Social workers have the ability to relieve suffering, fight for social justice and improve lives and communities. Employees in this class must have thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, practices, and their application towards complex casework, group work, and community problems. Candidates must have knowledge of the psychosocial, socioeconomic and behavioral problems along with treatment resolutions. Lenoir County provides competitive salaries that match your experience and skill level along with a rich benefit package that includes Health Insurance-County contribution to Health Savings Plan, Dental, 14 Paid Holidays, Sick and Annual Leave accruals per pay period, Employer Contribution to the NC State Retirement System and County Contribution to the 401(k) plan, and more. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The primary purpose of this position is to provide foster care services to children who must be separated from their own parents/family when the parents/family are unable to provide adequate care or protection. This position also offers supportive and interventive services to the family with family reunification as the primary focus of foster care services. KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, group work, and community problems. Considerable knowledge of a wide range of medical behavioral and psychosocial problems and their treatment. Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques. Considerable knowledge of governmental laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program. General knowledge of the methods and principles of casework supervision and training. Ability to supervise, train, or instruct lower-level social workers in the program. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Social Work from an Accredited School • Possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License • Pass a criminal background check • Must be of Good Moral Character