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Social Worker III Adult Protective Services/Position #221-40-2056
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Mitchell County Department of Social Services
Bakersville, NC (In Person)
$55,700 Salary, Full-Time
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POSITION AVAILABLE
Social Worker III- Adult Protective Services/Position # 221-40-2056 Also accepting applications for Social Worker II/I and Social Worker Trainee for work‑against status.
EFFECTIVE DATE
8/1/2026LOCATION:
Mitchell County Department of Social Services, BakersvilleSALARY RANGE
Social Worker III- Grade 69/ $48,640.31
- 72,959.92 Social Worker II
- Grade 67/ $44,970.20
- 67,455.30 Social Worker I/Trainee
- Grade 63/ $38,440.77
- 57,659.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
The person in this position will be responsible for adult protective services case management caseload. Duties may include, but are not limited to, assessment and evaluation of client's needs and abilities, developing a case/service plan, client contact, documentation, developing reports and meeting mandated State standards. Work is performed under the direction of the Supervisor and Director in accordance with State and Federal regulations for the proper administration of the program. Work may include other related duties and activities as deemed appropriate and assigned by the Supervisor, Program Manager and/or Director.MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.SOCIAL WORKER TRAINEE
- GRADE 63 4-year college or university degree
SOCIAL WORKER I
- GRADE 63 4-year degree in a human services field 4-year college or university degree plus one year of directly related experience
SOCIAL WORKER II
- GRADE 67 BSW 4-year degree in human services field plus one year directly related experience.
SOCIAL WORKER III
- GRADE 69 MSW BSW-Adult Services Collaborative BSW plus one year of directly related experience 4-year degree in human services field plus two years directly related experience 4-year college or university degree plus three years of directly related experience
HOW TO APPLY
: A State of North Carolina Application for Employment form must be completed and received by the Mitchell County Department of Social Services at 347 Long View Drive, Bakersville, NC 28705 or email your application to tammy.hopson@mitchellcountync.gov.https:
//www.ncdhhs.gov/pd107-22023-fillable/open The Mitchell County Department of Social Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. Posted 06/02/2026. Open until filledPay:
$38,440.77- $72,959.