Social Worker III - In-Home Services

RANDOLPH COUNTY DSS; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus

Job summary

Randolph County DSS in Asheboro, NC is seeking a Social Worker III for In-Home Services. The role offers a sign-on bonus and professional responsibilities including protective, investigative, counseling, and case management for at-risk or dependent children.

Salary range $57,285.40–$62,548.00 annually with responsibilities spanning in-home services, court reporting when needed, and coordination of referrals to foster care or residential facilities.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Employee analyzes situations and determines appropriate courses of action immediately or in short time spans and often under very stressful conditions.
• In situations where it is determined that the children are at immediate risk and the family is unable or unwilling to provide a safe, alternate plan, the social worker must petition the court for immediate custody of the child or children and arrange for placement in a licensed foster home or in an approved relative placement. The social worker maintains the case, including making all required contacts and completing all required documentation, until it is transferred to a foster care worker.
• Employee may have combined investigative and in-home case management roles or may have separate functions depending on management decision on the caseload and organization of duties within the agency.
• Employee may manage a caseload of clients in the most difficult and complex cases. This work involves providing in-home services in a group, family or individual setting to clients of any age and/or with any developmental, mental, medical, financial, substance abuse or family problem including abused, neglected or homeless children. Work includes assessment of individuals and family dynamics, crisis intervention, referrals for treatment and placement in foster care or residential facilities.
• Worker tracks and reports status of assigned cases, including but not limited to statistical reports, to ensure compliance with mandated timeframes, client contacts, and quality of casework and services.
• Employees provide court reports and/or expert testimony in court as required.

Skills

Case management

Assessment

Counseling

Intervention

Treatment planning

Referral

Psycho-social therapy

Education

Master's degree in social work

Bachelor's degree in social work + Child Welfare Collaborative

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

Master's degree in counseling + 1 year social work/counseling

Bachelor's degree in human services + 2 years related experience

Bachelor's degree + 3 years related experience

Job description

Social Worker III – In‑Home Services

Sign On Bonus and Retention Bonus: A $2000, $3000, $4000 sign on bonus is available depending on the position and qualifications of the individual selected.

This is an advanced, professional level casework position providing protective, investigative, counseling and case management services for children who are at risk for neglect and/or abuse, and/or dependency.

Salary: $57,285.40 - $62,548.00 Annually

Location: Asheboro, NC

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 202300966

Department: Social Services

Opening Date: 09/04/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

• Employee analyzes situations and determines appropriate courses of action immediately or in short time spans and often under very stressful conditions.
• In situations where it is determined that the children are at immediate risk and the family is unable or unwilling to provide a safe, alternate plan, the social worker must petition the court for immediate custody of the child or children and arrange for placement in a licensed foster home or in an approved relative placement. The social worker maintains the case, including making all required contacts and completing all required documentation, until it is transferred to a foster care worker.
• Employee may have combined investigative and in-home case management roles or may have separate functions depending on management decision on the caseload and organization of duties within the agency.
• Employee may manage a caseload of clients in the most difficult and complex cases. This work involves providing in-home services in a group, family or individual setting to clients of any age and/or with any developmental, mental, medical, financial, substance abuse or family problem including abused, neglected or homeless children. Work includes assessment of individuals and family dynamics, crisis intervention, referrals for treatment and placement in foster care or residential facilities.
• Worker tracks and reports status of assigned cases, including but not limited to statistical reports, to ensure compliance with mandated timeframes, client contacts, and quality of casework and services.
• Employees provide court reports and/or expert testimony in court as required.

Regular attendance and punctuality are essential. The SW-IAT must be available to ensure critical child protective services are provided in a timely manner as required, and in accordance with, federal and state laws, directives, policy, and guidance.

Employee performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum 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.

• Directly related experience is defined as human services experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho‑social therapy and treatment planning.

Employee Benefits: https://www.randolphcountync.gov/200/Employee-Benefits

Employer

Randolph County (NC)

Address: 725 McDowell Road

Asheboro, North Carolina, 27205

Phone: [phone]

Website: http://www.randolphcountync.gov