Social Worker I​/A&T- Adoptions

SOCIAL WORKER I/A&T- ADOPTIONS –
Alamance County Government

Every child deserves safety, stability, and a place to belong. At Alamance County Department of Social Services, you can turn that belief into action. Are you ready to make a real impact? Alamance County Department of Social Services is on the lookout for a passionate and driven Social Worker - Investigative/Assessment and Treatment (SW I/A&T) to join our Child Welfare Unit.

This isn’t just another job—it's a chance to be a hero in the lives of children who need you most. As an SW I/A&T, you’ll be directly involved in protecting vulnerable children under 18, ensuring their safety from abuse, neglect, and dependency. Your work will be at the heart of transformative change for families in crisis, giving you the opportunity to truly make a difference in your community.

As an Adoption Social Worker, you will guide children from uncertainty to permanency—helping them find loving, lifelong families. Your work directly shapes futures, strengthens families, and changes lives.

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• Lead and conduct comprehensive Family and Investigative Assessments, exercising sound judgment and expertise to make an immediate and meaningful impact.
• Be the go-to professional for a range of child welfare needs, from conducting follow‑up home visits to managing in‑home services and foster care cases.
• Safely and responsibly transport clients, ensuring their well‑being every step of the way.
• Prepare and deliver reports for court, documenting every contact and treatment plan with precision and clarity, ensuring the system runs smoothly.
• Serve as a credible expert witness in court, delivering clear, well‑supported findings and providing testimony in hearings with professionalism, confidence, and authority.
• Engage with the public, even in challenging situations, motivating others and ensuring safety for all involved—especially when dealing with differing views on laws, rules, or policies.

• A Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school (Child Welfare Collaborative) plus one year of social work experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school (Child Welfare Collaborative) with one year of social work or counseling experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school and two years of social work or counseling experience.
• A Master’s degree in a related field of study from an accredited school, plus two years of social work or counseling experience.
• A four‑year degree in Human Services or a related field with three years of social work or counseling experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree and four years of experience in rehabilitation, pastoral counseling, or a related human services field, with expertise in casework, group work, or community organization.

If you’ve got an equivalent combination of training and experience — we want to hear from you!

• A certified college transcript and letter of reference will be required upon request.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• A valid N.C. driver’s license is required for this role, along with a clean driving record that aligns with Alamance County’s policies.
• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written – Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer Oriented – Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Decisive – Ability to decide thoughtfully and quickly given the information available.
• Ethical – Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity – Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Influence – Ability to gain support and buy‑in by way of persuading, convincing or influencing others…