Special Entry Salary Range: $43,056 - $52,460

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-of-home 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 unable to fill at full class, lower class in a work against (trainee, SW I or SW II) may be considered.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications must be submitted on-line @ https://lenoircountync.gov/human-resources-department/ to be considered for the position.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER