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Experienced Social Worker III

2 months ago

Gaston, North Carolina, United States Gaston County, NC Full time
Salary: $40.36 Hourly

Location: Gaston County Department of Social Services, NC

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: SOCIAL SERVICES

FLSA: Non-Exempt

At Gaston County, we are committed to enhancing the quality of life for our community members. Our organization is driven by values of innovation, teamwork, and a dedication to service.

As a part of the Gaston County workforce, you will have the chance to positively impact the lives of residents through various roles in public safety, social services, and administration. Your efforts will contribute to a brighter future for our community.
Position Overview

Gaston Social Services is dedicated to safeguarding, nurturing, and empowering individuals who are temporarily or permanently unable to care for themselves. This is achieved through the administration of federal, state, and local programs aimed at enhancing the welfare of our citizens.
Key Responsibilities

The following duties are essential for this role:
  • Delivering a range of adoption services, including conducting Pre-Placement Assessments for agency, independent, and relative adoptive families; creating child profiles for children cleared for adoption; completing relative and independent adoptions, and providing post-adoptive services, including adoption subsidies. This involves training, information collection, background checks, and completion of necessary state documentation to ensure children find permanent homes.
  • Recruiting and retaining adoptive families by offering training, education, and support. Agency foster and adoptive homes are crucial for providing safe and stable environments for children in the foster care system.
  • Ensuring a secure and stable placement for children in the adoption process by matching their needs with the strengths of foster/adoptive parents to determine the best fit.
  • Participating in court hearings and team meetings, attending local training for professional development, maintaining accurate case records, and preparing monthly and court reports. Engaging in adoption committee meetings to identify potential adoptive placements for legally cleared children.
  • Meeting other program requirements, such as handling problem pregnancy cases, providing intermediary services, and supporting foster care workers in cases where the permanent plan is adoption.
  • Performing additional duties as assigned to foster teamwork and ensure permanency for children.
Qualifications

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

A valid driver's license is required. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, particularly in working with children and adolescents, along with knowledge of child development. Understanding the impact of separation and loss on children removed from their families would be particularly beneficial.

Additional Information

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

Gaston County is dedicated to providing equal opportunities to all employees, job applicants, and community members. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving to create a welcoming environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Full-Time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • 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 may qualify for certain benefits, while Half-Time employees are not eligible for benefits.
For more details about the benefits provided, please refer to our resources.