Child Protective Services Social Worker

Rutherford County Department of Social Services

Spindale, NC

Position Number: 5310034, 5310113

Compensation:
Based on Qualifications

SW I: $40,166 – $51,784

SW II: $48,083 – $61,877

SW III: $52,608 – $69,361

SW IAT: $55,028 – $75,879

Posting Date:
December 23, 2025

The Social Worker in this position will be responsible for the provision of services to children and their families in the area of Child Protective Service Investigations, Case Planning/Case Management, Family Assessment, and the provision of on‑going family support services. Work involves contact with other community agencies and institutions. Court appearances and participation is an ongoing function of this worker’s job.

Case Management is another vital function, which includes record keeping and dictation.

Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, group work, and community problems. Considerable knowledge of a wide range of medical, behavioral, and/or psychosocial problems and their treatment theory. Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques, governmental and private organizations, and resources in the community, laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program.

General knowledge of the methods and principles of casework supervision and training. Skill in establishing rapport with a client and in applying techniques or assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of client’s problems. Ability to supervise, train, or instruct lower‑level social workers, students, or interns in the program. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of caseload and their families, as well as civic, legal, medical, social, and religious organizations.

Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively.

Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of social work experience; or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work and two years of social work or counseling experience; or Master’s degree in a counseling field and two years of social work or counseling experience; or a four‑year degree in a human services field or related curriculum and three years of social work or counseling experience;

or graduation from a four‑year college or university and four years of experience in rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling or a related human service field providing experience in the techniques of casework, group work or community organization; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. One year of work experience can be credited for completion of the social work collaborative.

Applicants who meet the qualifications listed for the Social Worker I/AT will be given first consideration. Also, those with a Social Worker degree from an accredited school of social work will be given preference however anyone who has a Human Services Degree or a 4‑year degree may apply as “work against appointments” and will be considered.

Copies of final transcripts from accredited school showing date degree awarded must be submitted with application. Must have a valid driver’s license and be in compliance with the Rutherford County’s insurance regulations. Must have access to a vehicle.

The selection process will include a structured interview. Applications will be reviewed; structured interview evaluations will be studied; educational and work experience histories will be considered. After careful evaluation of the above‑mentioned criteria the appointing authority will appoint the applicant who in the judgement of the appointing authority is best suited for the position.

For Department of Social Services positions, please submit a detailed PD 107 and PD‑107A State Application Form. Be sure to list on the application the job you are applying for under ‘position title’. If you have a degree, please send a college transcript. If you have…