EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
POSITION AVAILABLE: Social Worker III – Foster Care / 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 – $58,812.69
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 [email protected]. 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 8/11/2026. Open until FILLED
Pay: $39,209.59 - $74,419.12 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
