Social Worker Iii - Family In Home

Buncombe County DHHS

Asheville, NC, US
Base: $29.51 - $34.96; bonus/equity: not specified...
Hybrid (requires local residence within a 2-hour drive from the assigned facility)
Develop and monitor service plans with families
Conduct comprehensive assessments for abuse or neglect
Prepare legal documents and court testimony
Buncombe County DHHS is seeking a Social Worker III for their Family In Home division, focusing on case management and direct interventions for families experiencing child abuse or neglect. The role requires a Master's degree in Social Work or relevant experience and offers a hybrid work model with a competitive salary range

Job Summary

  • The position provides Family In-Home services to children and families to ensure a safe and permanent living arrangement, ideally within their own home.
  • Essential duties include developing service plans, making recommendations to the court, and conducting direct interventions to determine if abuse or neglect exists.
  • Buncombe County offers in-office, hybrid, and remote positions with a requirement that remote workers reside within a 2-hour drive from the assigned facility.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Buncombe County DHHS is seeking a Social Worker III for their Family In Home division, focusing on case management and direct interventions for families experiencing child abuse or neglect. The role requires a Master's degree in Social Work or relevant experience and offers a hybrid work model with a competitive salary range.

Salary

Base: $29.51 - $34.96; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop and monitor service plans with families
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments for abuse or neglect
  • Prepare legal documents and court testimony
  • Ensure safety planning compliance with state statutes
  • Establish rapport with resistant clients and families

Nice-to-have

  • English/Spanish bi-lingual speakers preferred
  • Certificate of NCDHHS Pre-Service Training
  • BSW degree or Social Work Collaborative student status
  • Strengths-based family centered approach skills
  • Knowledge of numerous funding sources

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Social Work or equivalent experience
  • Current valid North Carolina driver's license
  • One to three years directly related experience depending on degree

Work Rights

Not specified

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