Social Worker III - Foster Care & Adoptions

This job posting is for a Social Worker III position in the Foster Care and Adoptions Division of Buncombe County. The successful candidate will work directly with foster families and children to ensure stability, security, and every opportunity for these kids to thrive. The role involves providing permanency planning services, ensuring a safe and permanent placement of children in agency custody, and working collaboratively with a team of professionals to achieve this goal.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work and one year of directly related experience
• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or Human Services and two years of directly related experience
• Bachelor's degree in another field and three years of directly related experience
• English/Spanish bi-lingual speakers preferred
• Certificate of completion of the NCDHHS Pre-Service Training: Child Welfare in North Carolina is preferred
• Current, valid North Carolina driver's license

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement