EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POSITION AVAILABLE

Social Worker III

• Child Services Position #221-40-2101 Also accepting applications for Social Worker II/I and Social Worker Trainee for work‑against status.

EFFECTIVE DATE

IMMEDIATE

LOCATION

Mitchell County Department of Social Services, Bakersville

SALARY RANGE

Social Worker III

• Grade 69 / $49,613.11
• $74,419.12 Social Worker II
• Grade 67 / $45,869.61
• $68,804.41 Social Worker I / Trainee
• Grade 63/ $39,209.59
• $58,812.

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

This position performs social work functions in the Child Services Foster Care Unit. The person in this position will be responsible for Foster Care case management caseload. Duties may include, but are not limited to, developing a case plan, completing risk assessments, strengths and needs assessments and meeting mandated contract 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 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 of directly related experience.

4-year college or university degree plus two years of directly related experience.

SOCIAL WORKER III

• GRADE 69 MSW BSW-Child Welfare Collaborative BSW plus one year of directly related experience 4-year degree in a 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

: State of North Carolina Application for Employment forms must be 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.

Please visit https:

//oshr.nc.gov/nc-state-government-paper-application-employment-pd-107 to print the state application. 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 9/16/2026. Open until

FILLED Pay:

$39,209.59

• $74,419.

12 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person