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 up to $4,000

Retention bonus available

Job summary

Randolph County Department of Social Services in Asheboro, NC is seeking a Social Worker III for In-Home Services. This advanced professional role provides protective, investigative, counseling and case management services to children at risk of neglect, abuse, or dependency.

The position offers a competitive annual salary and opportunity for bonuses. The role requires a Master’s degree in social work (or equivalent) and involves direct in-home services, crisis intervention, court reports, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work required (or closely related field).
• Experience in case management, assessment, and referrals is essential.
• Ability to prepare court reports or provide testimony as required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage cases involving at-risk children and families.
• Perform crisis intervention and provide protective services as needed.
• Document all case activities and maintain required records.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Court testimony

Documentation & reporting

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Description

Transcripts need to be included with application. 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 advanced, professional level casework position providing protective, investigative, counseling and case management services for children who at risk for neglect and/or abuse, and/or dependency.

Social Worker III - In-Home Services

$57,285.40 - $62,548.00 Annually

Asheboro, NC

Full Time

202300966

Social Services

09/04/2026

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.

Employer

Randolph County (NC)

725 McDowell Road

Asheboro, North Carolina, 27205

Phone [phone]

Website http://www.randolphcountync.gov