Social Worker III - Foster Care #51462, #51904

Burke County Public Health; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Burke County Social Services seeks a Social Worker III - Foster Care to deliver services for families in the Foster Care division. The role involves coordinating with social workers, preparing reports, and assisting in placement and visitation arrangements.

The job requires a Bachelor Degree and at least four years of related experience, along with a valid driver's license and background checks. The position is full-time with standard 40-hour weeks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree required.
• At least four years of experience in social services or related field.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Enforces federal, state, and local laws and procedures.
• Communicates with clients via phone, text, email, or in person to provide information and assistance.
• Prepares and reviews court-related documents and reports.
• Oversees and schedules visits between parents and children within Foster Care.

Skills

Proficient in English

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor Degree

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• Additional pay is offered for applicants who are fluent in Spanish/English or Hmong/English (bilingual proficiency testing is required)*

Closing Date: Open Until FilledGeneral Statement Of DutiesThis position provides social work services to families by collaborating and coordinating with social workers to provide services and programs within the Foster Care division of the Social Services Department. Position requires approximately 40 hours of work per workweek.Duties And ResponsibilitiesTo successfully perform this position, an individual must be able to perform the following:

• Enforces all relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and procedures
• Interacts with and assists individuals via telephone, text message, email, or in person to provide support, information, and assistance with documents, programs, or services maintained and administered by the Social Services Department
• Prepares and reviews court reports, orders, and court-related documents
• Directly participates in seeking placement for children who are in the custody of the Department
• Oversees, schedules, and supervises visits between parents or guardians and children
• Make required home visits to evaluate progress on case plans and goals, and maintain required contact with child’s placement to ensure all needs are being met.
• Attend Permanency Planning and Shared Parenting meetings with clients.
• Communicates and assesses individuals' needs based on their individual circumstances; provides individuals with referrals as needed
• Staff cases with supervisor on a regular basis to ensure cases and maintained appropriately.
• Electronically or manually prepares and records documentation and forms, examining such documents for accuracy and completeness with regard to all relevant laws and regulations
• Rotates on-call responsibilities within the Foster Care team.
• Maintains necessary certifications and licenses by attending trainings, course work, or continuing education
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor Degree
• At least four (4) of experience in social services, human services, or another related field providing the necessary knowledge and skill to perform the services of this position

Special Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• In accordance with the North Carolina House Bill 612, candidates will be required to undergo and SBI fingerprint criminal background investigation.

Physical Requirements, Working Conditions, And Occupational Exposures

• Standard vision requirements, with or without corrective lenses
• Occasionally lifts up to fifty (50) pounds
• Occasionally spends time climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling, and engaging in repetitive motions
• Routinely lifts up to ten (10) pounds
• Routinely spends time standing, walking, sitting, and reaching with hands or arms
• Frequently spends time speaking or hearing and using hands or fingers to handle, feel, type, or text
• Occasional exposure to some disagreeable elements (i.e., dust, heat, fumes, cold, or noise)
• Exposed to some disagreeable elements
  • Occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions
  • Routinely exposed to outdoor weather conditions
• Subjected to serious mental effort and potential stressful situations during day to day operations

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Ability to express and exchange ideas through verbal communication
• Ability to convey detailed instructions loudly, accurately, and/or quickly
• Ability to receive detailed instructions or information through verbal communication
• Ability to prepare and analyze written or computer data
• Ability to operate and use systems, technologies, motor vehicles, and machines required to perform duties of this position
• Ability to observe general surroundings and activities
• Ability to apply guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Demonstrates analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates organizational and time management skills

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, disability or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.Job DetailsJob ID #51462, #51904, #51467 Category Social Services Status Open Salary Hiring Range: $59,842.00 - $71,822.00 ($28.77 - $34.53 per hour) Posted November 10, 2026 8:00 AM Closing Open Until FilledTools

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