Social Worker III - Foster Care and Adoptions

Person County North Carolina; Roxboro (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Person County Department of Social Services is seeking a compassionate, dedicated Social Worker III to join the Foster Care and Adoptions Unit. The role focuses on promoting child safety, permanency, and well-being by supporting children and families in foster care and adoption processes.

The worker will provide comprehensive case management, collaborate with families and partners, and develop individualized service plans aimed at family reunification when possible and safe, permanent homes

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

Responsibilities

• Foster Care Services and Permanency Planning: 50%.
• Adoption: 30%.
• Adoption Assistance: 10%.
• Other Duties as Assigned by the Supervisor: 10%.

Education

Master's degree in social work

Bachelor's degree in social work + CW Collaborative

Bachelor's degree in social work + 1 year relevant experience

Master's degree in a human services field + 1 year relevant experience

Bachelor's degree in a human services field + 2 years relevant experience

Bachelor's degree + 3 years relevant experience

Job description

Join our team and make a meaningful difference for children, adults, and families in our community.

If you're a compassionate, dedicated, and highly skilled person who's been looking for a role where your ideas are heard, your work has visible impact, and your professional and personal growth is valued, consider building your future with us.

The Person County Department of Social Services is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and motivated professional to join our Child Welfare Services team as a Social Worker III in the Foster Care and Adoptions Unit. This position plays a vital role in promoting child safety, permanency, and well-being by supporting children and families involved in the foster care and adoption process.

The Social Worker III in this position is responsible for providing comprehensive case management and permanency planning services to children who are currently or have previously been in foster care. This position works collaboratively with children, parents, foster parents, adoptive families, and community partners to develop and implement individualized service plans that support family reunification whenever possible and promote safe, stable, and permanent homes for children.

The starting salary will be determined with consideration given to both the candidate's educational background and relevant work experience.

Must possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record per County policy.

This is a non-exempt position working 37.5 hours weekly/1950 hours annually.

If the position you are applying for requires a degree, education verification will be required as part of the hiring process.

• Foster Care Services and Permanency Planning: 50%
• Adoption: 30%
• Adoption Assistance: 10%
• Other Duties as Assigned by the Supervisor: 10%

Required Minimum Training-

• 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 a human services field and one year of directly related experience;

• 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.