Permanency & Adoption Social Worker III

Franklin County, North Carolina; Louisburg (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Short-term disability

Vision insurance

Voluntary term life

Local government retirement

401(k) with 4% employer contribution

13 county-observed paid holidays

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Franklin County, North Carolina seeks a Social Worker to provide permanency planning and adoption services for children in the agency's custody. The role includes establishing permanent plans, coordinating with courts, and recruiting adoptive families.

Responsibilities cover out‑of‑home placement planning, conformity with state mandates, and collaboration with other agencies to deliver required services to families and children.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work
• Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative
• Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work with one year directly related experience
• Master's degree in a human services field with one year of related experience
• Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university with two years related experience
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with three years related experience

Responsibilities

• Provide permanency planning and adoption services for children in agency custody, establishing and pursuing permanent plans
• Develop and implement substitute out-of-home placement plans and ensure all state mandates are met
• Coordinate with attorneys, judges, GAL, and other court officials to obtain permanency recommendations for court submission
• Recruit and prepare adoptive families, handle adoption paperwork and post-adoption services
• Collaborate with other agencies to provide required services to families
• Advise and support families through court reviews and related processes

Job description

Franklin County, North Carolina seeks a Social Worker to provide permanency planning and adoption services for children in the agency's custody. The role includes establishing permanent plans, coordinating with courts, and recruiting adoptive families.

Responsibilities cover out‑of‑home placement planning, conformity with state mandates, and collaboration with other agencies to deliver required services to families and children.