Social Worker III

Tyrrell County Department of Social Services – Employment Opportunity

Position Title: Social Worker III

Salary Range: $47,019 - $74,055 (Plus an additional $100 per week when on-call)

Closing Date: Open until filled

Job Description:

This position’s primary responsibilities are in the area of Child Welfare. The majority of this position’s duties are in Foster Care, and Adoptions. This position also involves recruiting, training, licensing, and re-licensing Foster homes. Administrative duties are also involved in this position. They include documentation in client records, travel, training, completion of forms, and preparation for court. This social worker is also required to participate in court hearings.

Another function of this position involves back-up for Adult and Child Protective Services. Duties also include mandatory on-call after regular business hours, including weekends and holidays, to assure that reports of abuse/neglect of children and adults are assessed as mandated by North Carolina law. Other duties may be assigned to the worker when deemed necessary by the Director. This worker must respond to disasters as needed in accordance with Tyrrell County DSS policy. This worker must have a valid NC Driver’s License and must transport clients.

Education and Experience:

Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only); Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience; Master's degree in a human services field and one year of directly related experience; Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience. (Applications for Social Worker Trainee, Social Worker I and Social Worker II will be accepted for consideration for a possible work against appointment).

Hours of Work:

Normal hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

37.5 hours per week.

Application Process: All applicants must submit a typed PD-107 State Application to the employer either in person at 102 N Road Street in Columbia, NC or by mail at PO Box 599 Columbia, NC 27925.

Tyrrell County DSS is an EOE employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,019.00 - $74,055.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Ability to Commute:

• Columbia, NC 27925 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbia, NC 27925: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $47,019 - $74,055