Part-Time Social Worker II: Home Study & Family Support

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

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.