Senior Child Welfare Social Worker

Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pitt County Government's Social Services seeks a Social Worker III to support children in agency custody and their families. You will work to reunify families, develop permanent home options if needed, and apply advanced social work techniques to complex cases in a community setting.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work and substantial related experience in child welfare, with valid NC driver’s license. Bilingual abilities are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited school.
• Experience with case management, assessment and referral, and supportive counseling.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and community resources affecting child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to children in agency custody and to families to reunify when possible.
• Develop permanent-home options if reunification fails.
• Apply psychosocial assessment and intervention with families and children.
• Supervise or train lower-level staff or students in the program.

Skills

Social work principles

Case management

Assessment and referral

Psycho-social therapy

Intervention techniques

Rapport building

Education

Master's degree in social work

Bachelor's degree in social work

Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

Pitt County Government's Social Services seeks a Social Worker III to support children in agency custody and their families. You will work to reunify families, develop permanent home options if needed, and apply advanced social work techniques to complex cases in a community setting.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work and substantial related experience in child welfare, with valid NC driver’s license. Bilingual abilities are encouraged.