Social Worker III - Foster Care and Adoptions

Person County Government • Roxboro, NC

9h

About The Position

Person County Department of Social Services is hiring a Social Worker III for its Child Welfare Services Foster Care and Adoptions Unit. The role provides comprehensive case management and permanency planning services to children who are currently or have previously been in foster care. The Social Worker works with children, parents, foster parents, adoptive families, and community partners to develop and implement individualized service plans that support family reunification when possible and promote safe, stable, and permanent homes for children. The position's essential functions are allocated as follows: foster care services and permanency planning (50%), adoption (30%), adoption assistance (10%), and other duties assigned by the supervisor (10%). The position is non-exempt and works 37.5 hours weekly, or 1,950 hours annually. A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record under County policy are required. Starting salary is determined in consideration of the candidate's education and relevant work experience. Person County conducts pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and background check for all candidates; some positions may require additional screening or a credit check. Employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three days of starting employment.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; or a bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative for child welfare positions; or a bachelor's degree in social work and one year of directly related experience; or a master's degree in a human services field and one year of directly related experience; or a bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years of directly related experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record under County policy.
• Pass the pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three days of employment start.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive case management and permanency planning services to children currently or previously in foster care.
• Work collaboratively with children, parents, foster parents, adoptive families, and community partners.
• Develop and implement individualized service plans that support family reunification whenever possible and promote safe, stable, and permanent homes.
• Perform foster care services and permanency planning (50% of essential functions).
• Perform adoption-related duties (30% of essential functions).
• Provide adoption assistance (10% of essential functions).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor (10% of essential functions).

What This Job Offers

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