Social Worker Iv - Investigations

Buncombe County

Asheville, NC, US
Base: $31.57 - $36.86 ph for social worker iv; $29...
Fully onsite
Valid north carolina driver's license required
Thorough home and school investigations
Court reporting and testimony skills
Buncombe County is seeking a Social Worker IV - Investigations to join their Health and Human Services Department in Asheville, NC. The ideal candidate will be passionate about helping families in crisis and ensuring child safety, with a focus on child protective services

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this position is to ensure child safety in compliance with state and federal statutes regarding child protective services.
  • Candidates hired as Social Worker IV Trainees are expected to advance to a Social Worker IV position once the employee becomes fully qualified.
  • Buncombe County offers a rich benefits package including an 8% free contribution to 401(k), a state pension, first-in-class health insurance, and up to eight weeks of paid parental leave.

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Buncombe County is seeking a Social Worker IV - Investigations to join their Health and Human Services Department in Asheville, NC. The ideal candidate will be passionate about helping families in crisis and ensuring child safety, with a focus on child protective services.

Salary

Base: $31.57 - $36.86 per hour for Social Worker IV; $29.51 - $34.45 per hour for Trainee; Benefits: 8% 401(k) contribution, state pension, health insurance, 13 paid holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Valid North Carolina driver's license required
  • Thorough home and school investigations
  • Court reporting and testimony skills
  • Risk assessment in stressful situations
  • Family-centered social work practice

Nice-to-have

  • English/Spanish bi-lingual speakers preferred
  • Passionate about helping families in crisis
  • Experience with resistant or hostile clients
  • Strengths-based approach to casework

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree from accredited school of social work plus one year experience
  • Bachelor's degree in social work plus two years experience
  • Current valid North Carolina driver's license
  • Submission of transcripts with application
  • Successful completion of drug test

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