Part Time Social Worker II – Home Study Assessor #52064

Burke County Public Health; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 37,401 - 44,882; Part time

Job summary

Burke County Public Health in Morganton, NC, is seeking a Part-Time Social Worker II – Home Study Assessor to conduct thorough home studies and kinship assessments for child placements. You will review records, interview families, and collaborate with the Social Services team to ensure safety and permanence for children.

The role emphasizes a strength‑based approach, trauma-informed practice, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college (preferably in a Social Work‑related field).
• Strong interest and desire related to a Social Work career.
• College transcripts required; signed employment application required.

Responsibilities

• Complete thorough home study and/or kinship assessments for the placement of children with relatives and other familial connections.
• Review agency records, backgrounds and other essential documents to determine safety of children in relative/kinship placements.
• Work cohesively with supervisors, intake, clerical and other departmental staff to complete assessments within the assigned timeframe.
• Provide a strength‑based approach to children and families with the goal of promoting children who experience foster care’s permanence.
• Facilitate the continuation of family connections for children and families when children must be separated from their parents or caretakers because a child has entered the legal custody and placement responsibility of social services.
• Work cohesively with birth and resource families, children, community and in‑agency partners to support and strengthen families.
• Provide case management activities including completion of social histories, calling/interviewing of collateral contacts, evaluation of client situation and assessment of safety and wellbeing of child, participation in Child and Family Team Meetings, informing parents and foster parents of services and coordinating services when needed.
• Complete appropriate and timely documentation in permanency planning record including recording all interactions with child and writing of visitation summaries.
• Assist agency with after‑hours crisis management (placement moves, etc.).

Skills

Driver's license

Strength-based approach

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration with professionals

Trauma-informed care

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Part Time Social Worker II – Home Study Assessor #52064

Department: Social Services

Hiring Range: $27.15 - $32.58 per hour

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job ID: #52064

Description Of Work

• Complete thorough home study and/or kinship assessments for the placement of children with relatives and other familial connections.
• Review agency records, backgrounds and other essential documents to determine safety of children in relative/kinship placements.
• Work cohesively with supervisors, intake, clerical and other departmental staff to complete assessments within the assigned timeframe.
• Provide a strength‑based approach to children and families with the goal of promoting children who experience foster care’s permanence.
• Facilitate the continuation of family connections for children and families when children must be separated from their parents or caretakers because a child has entered the legal custody and placement responsibility of social services.
• Work cohesively with birth and resource families, children, community and in‑agency partners to support and strengthen families.
• Provide case management activities including completion of social histories, calling/interviewing of collateral contacts, evaluation of client situation and assessment of safety and wellbeing of child, participation in Child and Family Team Meetings, informing parents and foster parents of services and coordinating services when needed.
• Complete appropriate and timely documentation in permanency planning record including recording all interactions with child and writing of visitation summaries.
• Assist agency with after‑hours crisis management (placement moves, etc.).

Knowledge And Skill Requirements

• A valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Ability to engage with parents and children with a strength‑based approach.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent interpersonal and intervention skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals.
• Solid understanding of trauma and how it impacts child and families engaged in the child welfare system.
• This is considered light work; lifting up to 40 pounds.

Minimum Training And Experience Requirements

Social Worker Trainee

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college (preferably in a Social Work‑related field).
• Strong interest and desire related to a Social Work career.
• College transcripts required; signed employment application required.

Social Worker I

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college (preferably in a Social Work‑related field).
• 1+ years related experience.
• College transcripts required; signed employment application required.

Social Worker II

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college (preferably in a Social Work‑related field).
• 2+ years related experience.
• College transcripts required; signed employment application required.

Special Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Application Process

Burke County paper applications can be obtained at the Human Resources office, located at 200 Avery Ave. Morganton, NC, Mon‑Fri 8:00am‑5:00pm; online applications are available at: www.burkenc.org. Completed applications should provide a complete work history, including a detailed and thorough list of job duties. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Burke County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Tools

• Download Application
• Apply Online