Social Worker: Telework-Ready in Child Welfare & Families

New Hanover County; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid 401k contributions

Retirement plan through NC Retirement

Flex time and telework availability

Paid sick and personal leave + 13 paid

Job summary

New Hanover County is seeking dedicated social workers to support child welfare with a focus on reunification, kinship placements, and adoption planning. The role involves developing comprehensive case plans with families and partners, and documenting court-ready reports.

The position emphasizes strong communication, court testimony, and adherence to standards in a fast-paced environment while enabling partial telework and field work in homes, courts, and communities.

Qualifications

• MSW or equivalent required for social work licensure and practice.
• BSW with 1 year related social work experience acceptable.
• Bachelor’s level with relevant coursework and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Determine the best permanency plan (reunification, relative placement, or adoption).
• Develop case plans with families, partners, and foster care resources.
• Testify in court hearings and document cases; maintain case records and reports.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Prioritize workload

Strong written/verbal skills

Problem solving

Education

MSW from an accredited school

BSW plus 1 year social work experience

4-year degree in human services with related courses

4-year degree in other field with 3 years social work experience

Job description

New Hanover County is seeking dedicated social workers to support child welfare with a focus on reunification, kinship placements, and adoption planning. The role involves developing comprehensive case plans with families and partners, and documenting court-ready reports.

The position emphasizes strong communication, court testimony, and adherence to standards in a fast-paced environment while enabling partial telework and field work in homes, courts, and communities.