Social Worker III (Foster Care/Licensing)

Salary : $23.74 - $40.36 Hourly

Location : Gaston County Department of Social Services, NC

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 3048-FCL

Department : SOCIAL SERVICES

Opening Date : 08 / 05 / 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.

Provision of initial (MAPP) training in a classroom setting or Deciding Together training in a home setting to prospective foster and adoptive parents in order to educate them on the needs of foster and adoptive children.

Additional training is also provided for licensed foster homes and approved adoptive homes.

• Seeking licensure of family foster homes through training, information gathering, performing background checks, and completion of state required paperwork including the Mutual Home Assessment in order to provide a safe and secure placement for a child in foster care.
• Securing a safe and stable placement for a child in the foster care or 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.
• Facilitation of Shared Parenting Meetings on initial placement and any moves, attending court hearings and team meetings, attending local training for job enhancement, completing documentation in case records as well as monthly reports, participation in unit / team staffing's.
• Provision of other program requirements (i.e. on call for foster care placements, etc.).

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.

At Gaston County, we are committed to providing our full-time employees with a comprehensive total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, a range of benefits, and incentives.

A few key components of our total compensation package include :

• 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

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.

How many years of Social Work experience do you have?

Have you attached a copy of your college transcripts as required? Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected.

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