Social Worker I FC

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Gaston County Department of Social Services, NC

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 1723

Department : SOCIAL SERVICES

Opening Date : 09 / 15 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Joining the team at Gaston County Government means being part of a community that is dedicated to improving the lives of its citizens. We are a dynamic organization that values innovation, collaboration, and commitment to service.

As an employee of Gaston County, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in your community every day. Whether you are working in public safety, social services, or administration, your contributions will help improve the lives of our residents and build a better future for our county.

Description

Gaston Social Services : Protecting, caring for, and empowering children and adults who are temporarily or permanently unable to care for themselves through the administration of federal, state, and county programs focused on improving the well-being of our citizens.

An hourly salary range of $20.43 to $23.75 is anticipated for this position.

Examples of Duties

The duties listed below are not all that may be assigned but are considered essential for an employee to perform.

• Assists in completing foster care home visits in compliance with state statutes and corresponding operating policies and procedures. Assists in completing collateral contacts under the supervision of senior social workers.Assists clients in accessing services, providing assistance with program applications, and monitoring participation / progress.
• Schedules and facilitates Child and Family Team meetings under the guidance and supervision of a senior social worker.
• Provides children with emotional support when dealing with changes in their environment : reports and documents any information, observation of behavior, or interaction with children that may be helpful.
• Testifies in court to give observations.
• Completes CPS case history and history profiles.
• Builds collaborative relationships with outside agencies.
• Assists with adoption child profiles and preplacement assessments. Assists the client in understanding medical orders / routines and encourages compliance.
• Completes forms for clients such as physical forms, school enrollment forms, free lunch forms, group home applications, foster home applications, and other related forms.
• Prepares, maintains, and submits reports of observations and time spent in providing services as required.
• Attends case conferences and other meetings as assigned. Must be available to work mandatory emergency shelters & other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

A copy of a transcript must be included with the application. FAILURE TO ATTACH YOUR TRANSCRIPTS WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING REJECTED.

Additional Information

The applicant selected must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.

In compliance with G.S. 153A-94.2 (b) , if the position being filled requires an applicant for employment to work with children in any capacity, the County must require the applicant, if offered the position, to be subject to a criminal history record check conducted by the SBI. These checks must be performed in accordance with G.S.143B-1209.26, which authorizes the SBI to provide fingerprint-based state and national criminal record checks to cities and counties.

At Gaston County, we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, job applicants, and members of the community we serve. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws.

Gaston County will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Full-Time employees are eligible for the total compensation package which includes :

Pension

Part-Time employees are eligible for certain benefits as a part of employment with Gaston County such as :

Half-Time employees are not eligible for benefits.

To learn more details about the many benefits we provide view our

Overall, if you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, Gaston County is the place for you.

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