Social Worker III (Foster Care & Adoptions)

Robeson County; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Robeson County Local Government is seeking a social worker to formulate plans and intensive services for families, in coordination with courts, Mental Health, schools, and health facilities. The role involves maintaining accurate records and updating forms per state and federal guidelines.

The worker will assist with transportation for children and families to access needed services and will report to a Social Work Supervisor III. This position emphasizes equity and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license required upon hire and duration of employment.
• Out of state driver’s license accepted only if permanent resident of that state.
• Must take and pass a pre-employment drug test and related checks.
• Criminal background check required by Robeson County.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans and intensive services for families.
• Attend court with cases and coordinate with Mental Health, schools, and health facilities.
• Maintain accurate records and update forms per state/federal guidelines.
• Provide transportation for children and families when needed to access services.
• Report to Social Work Supervisor III.

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Child Welfare Collaborative completion

Counseling degree in a human services field

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field

Job description

Example of Duties:

Under general supervision, the worker must be involved in formulating plans and intensive services for these families. The worker will be involved in attending court with these cases and involved with other agencies such as Mental Health, the schools, and health facilities in the delivery of services to both child and parents. The worker is expected to keep accurate records and update forms according to state and federal guidelines. Also, this worker is involved in providing transportation for children and families, when not otherwise available in efforts to seek needed services for the children. This worker reports to a Social Work Supervisor III.

Education and Experience:

• 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 (Child Welfare positions only); Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience; Master’s degree in counseling in a human services field and one year of social work or counseling; Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience; Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license required upon hire and duration of employment.
• Out of state driver’s license will be accepted only if the individual is a permanent resident of that state.
• Must take and successfully pass a pre-employment drug test, Motor Vehicle Records driver license check, as well as submit to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
• A criminal background check must be completed by the County of Robeson for potential applicants.

We are an equal opportunity employer Robeson County Local Government considers applicants on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other legally protected status.