Social Worker III - Foster Care and Adoptions

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The Person County Department of Social Services is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and motivated professional to join our Child Welfare Services team as a Social Worker III in the Foster Care and Adoptions Unit. This position plays a vital role in promoting child safety, permanency, and well-being by supporting children and families involved in the foster care and adoption process.

The Social Worker III in this position is responsible for providing comprehensive case management and permanency planning services to children who are currently or have previously been in foster care. This position works collaboratively with children, parents, foster parents, adoptive families, and community partners to develop and implement individualized service plans that support family reunification whenever possible and promote safe, stable, and permanent homes for children.

The starting salary will be determined with consideration given to both the candidate's educational background and relevant work experience.

Must possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record per County policy.

This is a non-exempt position working 37.5 hours weekly/1950 hours annually.

If the position you are applying for requires a degree, education verification will be required as part of the hiring process.

Foster Care Services and Permanency Planning: 50% Adoption: 30% Adoption Assistance: 10% Other Duties as Assigned by the Supervisor: 10%

Required Minimum Training:

• 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 a human services field and one year of directly related experience;
• 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.

Person County Government offers a wide range of employee benefits for full-time employees. Employee Benefits NC STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM Employee contributes 6% of pre-tax salary and county contributes 14.39% for county employees and 16.08% for law enforcement effective 7/1/2024. EMPOWER 401K & 457 County contributes 5% of your salary into the 401k and you can contribute up to 80% of your compensation or up to $17,500.

No county contribution for part-time PAID LEAVE ANNUAL LEAVE 0-2 years - 12 days per year 3-4 years - 15 days per year 5-9 years - 17 days per year 10-14 years - 20 days per year 15-19 years - 22 days 20+ years - 25 days per year SICK LEAVE 12 days per year HOLIDAYS 12 paid holidays per year PARENTAL LEAVE 30 paid days of new parent leave VOLUNTEER LEAVE Up to 24 hours of paid time off per fiscal year to volunteer with a public educational institution or non-profit organization.

WELLNESS DAY 1 day per year PAY PROGRAM MERIT INCREASES – Annual increases based upon performance (up to 3%) LONGEVITY PAY (Part-time & full-time) Based on years of service 1 year, but less than 5 years -.50% of annual salary 5 years, but less than 10 years - 1% of annual salary 10…