Social Work Assistant
About The Position
This position reports to the Visitation Program Supervisor. The Visitation Team is a team of five who are primarily based out of GRACE Center. The primary function of the Social Worker Assistant/ Visitation Team is to provide supervised visits between children and their families, offering support, guidance and coaching to improve interactions and parenting skills. You will help parents understand children’s needs, demonstrate supportive behaviors, and work towards positive family relationships. The start date for this position is August 10, 2026. Purpose of the position: The purpose of this position is to provide Family Time Coaching services for children and their families in the custody of Buncombe County Health and Human Services Social Work Division. Additionally, this position will provide support for transportation needs for foster youth, sitting with foster youth in the office with no placement options, and providing childcare support for community groups held at The GRACE Center.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Human Services and one (1) year experience in Human Services; or High School Diploma or GED, and two (2) years’ experience in Human Services field.
- Knowledge of social work principles, techniques and practices and their application to specific casework and community problems.
- Ability to prioritize, identify, and assess risks, problems and needs often in stressful situations with clients who are hostile, emotionally confused, and resistant.
- Skilled in establishing constructive relationships with resistant clients and utilizing family-centered social work practice.
- Knowledge of manuals governing service criteria, required documentation and accountability procedures.
- Ability to effectively de-escalate individuals.
- A current, valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Triple P training certified
- Training in Circle of Security.
- English/Spanish bi-lingual speakers preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and provide supervised visitation services to children in the custody of BCHHS.
- Provide transportation to and from visitations as needed.
- Support the functioning of The GRACE Center.
- Complete administrative tasks to support Social Work Team
- Provide supervision for foster youth in the office with no identified placement.
- Providing childcare support for community groups held at The GRACE Center.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- first in class benefits package which promotes employee health and well-being
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
