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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· 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
QUALIFICATIONS:
· 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
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
· 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.
PREFERENCES:
· 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