Social Worker III

1 month ago

Gaston, United States Gaston County, NC Full time
Salary: $23.74 - $40.36 Hourly

Location : Gaston County Department of Social Services, NC

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 3048-fca

Department: SOCIAL SERVICES

Opening Date: 08/19/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Joining the team at Gaston County Government means being part of a community that is dedicated to improving the lives of its citizens. We are a dynamic organization that values innovation, collaboration, and commitment to service.

As an employee of Gaston County, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in your community every day. Whether you are working in public safety, social services, or administration, your contributions will help improve the lives of our residents and build a better future for our county.
Description

Gaston Social Services: Protecting, caring for and empowering children and adults who are temporarily or permanently unable to care for themselves through the administrating of federal, state and county programs focused on improving the well-being of our citizens.
Examples of Duties

The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.
  • Providing numerous types of adoption services including completion of Pre-Placement Assessments for agency, independent and relative adoptive families; completion of child profiles for children who have been cleared for adoption; complete relative and independent adoptions and post adoptive services including adoption subsidy. These services are provided through training, information gathering, performing background checks and completion of state paperwork. Adoption Services are provided to ensure a permanent home for a child. Capturing all data and reporting it accurately.
  • Recruitment and retention of adoptive homes by providing training, education and support. Agency foster and adoptive homes are needed to provide safe, stable and permanent homes for children in the foster care system.
  • Securing a safe and stable placement for a child in the adoption system. Matches are made by assessing the needs of the child and the strengths of the foster/adoptive parents in order to make the placement that would be in a child's best interest.
  • Attending court hearings and team meetings, attending local training for job enhancement, completing documentation in case records as well as monthly reports, court reports and participation in unit/team staffings. Attending adoption committee to identify prospective adoptive placements for legally cleared children.
  • Provision of other program requirements (i.e. problem pregnancy cases, adoption, intermediary services, and support foster care workers in cases where the permanent plan is adoption by providing specialty services, etc.). Other duties as assigned that ensure teamwork and permanency for children.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A. Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school.
B. Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work with a Child Welfare Collaborative (CPS positions only)
C. Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and one year of experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psychosocial therapy, or treatment planning;
D. A four-year degree in human services field with at least 25 semester hours of approved coursework and two years of experience in a related area
E. A four-year degree and three years of related experience.

A valid driver's license is required. The ideal candidate will have good communication skills in working children & adolescents, and appropriate child development knowledge. Knowledge of separation and loss impact for children being removed from their family and home environment would be especially helpful.

A copy of transcripts must be included with the application. Failure to attach your college transcripts will result in an automatic rejection of your application.

Additional Information

Minimally qualified applicants will start at 25% of the salary range: $27.89/hr.
The applicant selected must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.

At Gaston County, we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, job applicants, and members of the community we serve. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws.

Gaston County will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Full-Time employees are eligible for the total compensation package which includes:
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Retirement Savings Plans
    • Pension
    • 401K (with 5% county contribution annually)
Flexible Work Schedules Professional Development Opportunities Discounted YMCA Membership Part-Time employees are eligible for certain benefits as a part of employment with Gaston County such as:
  • Pro-Rated Sick and Annual Leave
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Local Government Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
Half-Time employees are not eligible for benefits.
To learn more details about the many benefits we provide view our

Overall, if you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, Gaston County is the place for you.

01

How many years of Social Work experience do you have?

02

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Professional degree
  • Doctorate degree


03

Have you attached a copy of your college transcripts as required?Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected.
  • Yes
  • No


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