LENOIR COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
SOCIAL WORKER III CHILD WELFARE SERVICES – FOSTER CARE
SALARY GRADE: 69
DATE: September 15, 2014
SALARY RANGE: $34,278-$60,487
ENTRY LEVEL:
$41,764
POSITION NO:
5310-24-112
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The primary purpose of this position is two-fold in that it has the
responsibility to license and relicense family foster homes to assure that children in out-ofhome care have safe, nurturing homes that will help them grow and reach their full potential
and performs the provision of services to a caseload of children for whom a permanent plan
of care is being sought. The foster home licensing program is responsible for the recruitment,
licensing, and re-licensing of foster parents within the county. This position is also
responsible for providing training opportunities to foster parents that may include parenting
education for foster parents, biological parents, and/or adoptive families. An individual in this
position will also be responsible for permanency planning services for consumers who foster
care services are required.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of social work principles,
techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, group work, and
community problems. Considerable knowledge of a wide range of medical behavioral and
psychosocial problems and their treatment. Considerable knowledge of family and group
dynamics and a range of intervention techniques. Considerable knowledge of governmental
laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program. General knowledge of the methods
and principles of casework supervision and training. Ability to express ideas clearly and
concisely and to plan and execute work effectively.
MINIMUM TRAINING 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. (IF WE ARE UNABLE TO
FILL AT FULL CLASS, SW TRAINEES MAY BE CONSIDERED).
APPLICATION PROCESS: County employees who wish to make a change in employment to
this position should make application to April Conner Martin, Lenoir County Human
Resources Department, P.O. Box 3289, Kinston, NC 28502. All outside applicants must
make application with and be referred by the Division of Employment Security (DES). State
application, PD-107 is required. Incomplete or unsigned applications, and applications
received after the closing date will not be processed. This agency utilizes the structured
interview process.
***Portfolio from Job Link Center preferred, which includes the following: (PD107, typing test,
CRC or Keytrain Preassessment scores and resume.) Contact Job Link Center in Greene,
Jones or Lenoir County for additional information. Submit these items to April Conner Martin
as noted in the application process.
CLOSING DATE: September 26, 2014
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER