Foster Care Social Worker III

Are you looking to work in a position that has a direct, positive impact in the lives of children? Catawba County Social Services is recruiting for a Foster Care Social Worker III to assure safe, timely, and permanent living arrangements for children, either in their own family, with relatives, approved guardians, or adoptive families. 

·      Permanency Planning and Foster Care Social Work- Work with children, their biological families and others--extended family; therapists; school and court personnel; foster families; and others involved with the child

·      To develop case plans and interventions that promote safety, permanency, and well-being to support children and families while a child is experiencing foster care

·      A full range of case management tasks

·      Preparing information for the court

·      Timely and thorough documentation

·      Conduct home visits to birth parents, resource parents and children

·      Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work; or

·      Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of experience; or

·      Four-year degree in a human service field with two years of social work experience; or

·      Four-year degree in a non-human service field with three years of social work experience

·      Valid Driver’s license with safe driving record

·      This position collaborates with other mandated positions in Child Welfare Services so good team work skills and flexibility in working across disciplines is essential.

·      Ability to work with a variety of people, public agencies, and professionals.

·      Strong verbal and writing skills

·      Effective knowledge of child welfare and social work philosophy and policy

·      This is considered Light Work, lifting up to 20 pounds required. 

·      Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work 

·      Strong experience in using clinical and trauma focused skills

·      Experience working with and/or in the mental health system