Social Worker IV - Investigations

Buncombe County is seeking a Social Worker IV - Investigations to ensure child safety in compliance with state and federal statutes regarding child protective services. The successful candidate will assess the risk and safety of children, develop and monitor service plans, and provide direct services to children and their parents/caretakers.

Requirements

• Assess the risk and safety of children in response to actual or suspected child neglect, abuse, or dependency
• Develop and monitor service plans with families involved in Child Protective Services
• Provide direct services to children and their parents/caretakers
• Ensure safety planning for children in compliance with state and federal statutes and policies

Benefits

• 8% contribution to 401(k)
• State pension with 11% contribution from Buncombe County
• First-in-class health insurance
• Generous paid time off plan
• No-cost physical therapy
• Employee & Family Health clinic
• Buncombe County University internal training program
• Free preventive screenings for employees and family members
• Employee Assistance Program
• Autoimmune program
• Condition care program
• Financial resources
• Lunch and learn series
• Financial Fridays
• Employee Spotlights
• Annual employee service awards
• Lake Julian Festival of Lights employee appreciation night
• Employee 5K at Owen Park
• Up to eight weeks of paid parental and family care leave
• 16 hours of Community Service Leave
• 2 annual PTO days with the opportunity to earn two additional days