Social Worker III (Foster Care & Adoptions)

Robeson County • Lumberton, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the worker must be involved in formulating plans and intensive services for these families. The worker will be involved in attending court with these cases and involved with other agencies such as Mental Health, the schools, and health facilities in the delivery of services to both child and parents. The worker is expected to keep accurate records and update forms according to state and federal guidelines. Also, this worker is involved in providing transportation for children and families, when not otherwise available in efforts to seek needed services for the children.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; OR Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only); OR Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience; OR Master’s degree in counseling in a human services field and one year of social work or counseling; 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.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license required upon hire and duration of employment.
• Must take and successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Motor Vehicle Records driver license check.
• Submit to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
• Criminal background check must be completed by the County of Robeson for potential applicants.

Responsibilities

• Formulating plans and intensive services for families.
• Attending court with cases.
• Coordinating with other agencies such as Mental Health, schools, and health facilities for service delivery to children and parents.
• Keeping accurate records and updating forms according to state and federal guidelines.
• Providing transportation for children and families to seek needed services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level