Senior Social Worker: Foster Care & Permanency Planning

Forsyth County; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth County's Department of Social Services is seeking a Sr. Social Worker in the Foster Care/Permanency Planning division to help families develop permanent plans for children in custody. Hours are 8:00am–5:00pm with scheduling flexibility.

The role involves field visits, writing court reports, attending hearings, and collaborating with families. A valid driver’s license is required as travel to homes, schools, and court is routine.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work or;
• Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative or;
• Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year of directly related experience or;
• Master's degree in counseling in a human services field and one year of social work or counseling (Department of Social Services) or;
• Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years of directly related experience or;
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience (Department of Social Services).

Responsibilities

• Foster Care Social Workers must have a valid driver's license and the ability to work outside the office in places such as the client’s home, court rooms, schools, etc.
• He/she must be able to make and report observations accurately without personal biases; and must be able to communicate effectively with people from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds and mental capacities.
• A Foster Care Senior Social Worker should have excellent assessment skills, sound judgment, the ability to serve children and families from all socioeconomic backgrounds with a range of mental capacities, without personal biases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are also necessary for this position.

Skills

Driver's license

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Verbal communication

Education

Master's degree in social work

Bachelor's degree in social work

Master's degree in counseling in a human services field

Bachelor's degree in a human services field

Child Welfare Collaborative completion

Three years of related experience

Job description

Forsyth County's Department of Social Services is seeking a Sr. Social Worker in the Foster Care/Permanency Planning division to help families develop permanent plans for children in custody. Hours are 8:00am–5:00pm with scheduling flexibility.

The role involves field visits, writing court reports, attending hearings, and collaborating with families. A valid driver’s license is required as travel to homes, schools, and court is routine.