About this opportunity
Beaufort County lists this Social Worker I - REPOST opportunity in washington, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary: $43,225.00 Annually
Location : Beaufort County Department of Social Services, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: SOCIAL SERVICES
Opening Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/8/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Pay Grade: 63
Position Number:
General Work Description
This is a reposted position. Previous applicants will be considered.
The mission of Beaufort County Children's Services Units is to ensure the safety and well-being of children within their family context or to seek other resources to ensure the safety and stability of the child. The social worker in this position is assigned to the Children's Services Unit, which encompasses Child Protective Services, In Home Services, Foster Care and Family Support Services. This unit provides programs and services to support children and families that focus on increasing the family's capacity for responsible parenting and keeping their children safe. This position will provide services to families throughout the child welfare section, to include families involved with child protective services.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct services to children and families in support of the agency's goal of prevention of future occurrences child abuse, neglect and dependency. The Social Worker will explore and assess the family's strengths and needs to determine the level of intervention needed; locate and arrange for the provision of appropriate services and assist families in utilization of services and community resources; intervene in areas of behavioral, social emotional and developmental difficulties, child development, child related problems, parent-child relationships, family disorganization and dysfunction. The Social Worker will also provide information, referrals and services to promote family's independence, self sufficiency and problem solving skills.
This position is responsible for transporting clients, including children and parents, to needed appointments, placements, and meetings.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of basic social work principles, techniques and practices and their applications to complex casework, group work and community problems related to the abuse or neglect of children; thorough knowledge of policies and procedures as evidenced by the ability to cite the authority of federal and state law; some knowledge of behavioral and socio economic problems and their treatment. Knowledge of governmental and private organizations and resources in the community. Ability to interact and motivate a resistant involuntary client population and the public who may not agree with the laws, rules or policies of the process or the programs; ability to prepare documentation such as case records and treatment plans; ability to testify in court; ability to employ case management interview techniques to establish a supportive relationship and involve families in the initial assessment for the need of services; ability to quickly assess the risks and safety of the client environment during daylight hours, after dark and in high crime areas; ability to communicate effectively and establish supportive client relationships. Ability to perform manual work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution; Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination or training and experience. BSW or MSW degrees are preferred. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered for "work-against" status. Directly related experience is defined as human services experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning.
Other Information
Hiring salary $43,225
Rate after successful completion of 12 month probationary period - $45,386
$5,000 will be added to base pay for selected applicants who have successfully completed their Masters of Social Work degree.
All DSS employees are called upon to serve shelter duty in times of emergency and/or natural disaster.
If you have questions regarding vacancies at DSS, please call .
Resumes are not accepted in lieu of county applications. An updated application is required if applicant has applied previously for Beaufort County positions. Applicant must provide complete work history, documentation of all certifications, places and dates of employment and hours worked.
BEAUFORT COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, AND/OR NCSBI FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK, DRIVING RECORD CHECK, AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN REQUIRED.
VALID NORTH CAROLINA LICENSE REQUIRED
Health Insurance - North Carolina State Health Plan: Administered by: Aetna
Benefit
Standard PPO (70/30)
Plus PPO (80/20)
Annual Deductible (In-Network)
$3,000 Individual / $9,000 Family
$1,500 Individual / $4,500 Family
Annual Deductible (Out-of-Network)
$6,000 Individual / $18,000 Family
$3,000 Individual / $9,000 Family
Coinsurance (In-Network)
30% after deductible
20% after deductible
Coinsurance (Out-of-Network)
50% after deductible
40% after deductible
Out-of-Pocket Maximum (In-Network)
$6,100 Individual /
$16,300 Family
$5,000 Individual /
$15,000 Family
Out-of-Pocket Maximum (Out-of-Network)
$13,100 Individual /
$32,600 Family
$10,000 Individual /
$30,000 Family
Preventive Services
Covered 100%
Covered 100%
Primary Care Provider Visit (In-Network)
$15 (preferred PCP) /
$50 (non-preferred)
$10 (preferred PCP) /
$30 (non-preferred)
Specialist Visit (In-Network)
$50 (preferred) /
$94 (non-preferred)
$40 (preferred) /
$80 (non-preferred)
Behavioral Health Visit (In-Network)
$15
$10
Physical / Occupational / Speech Therapy (In-Network)
$62
$42
Urgent Care (In-Network)
$100
$70
Emergency Room (In-Network)
$600, then 30% after deductible (copay waived if admitted)
$500, then 20% after deductible (copay waived if admitted)
Inpatient Hospital Services (In-Network)
$600, then 30% after deductible
$500, then 20% after deductible
Outpatient Surgery (In-Network)
$350, then 30% after deductible
$300, then 20% after deductible
Outpatient Surgery (Ambulatory Center)
Deductible / Coinsurance
Deductible / Coinsurance
State Health Plan Premiums (County pays $8,905 annually for each employee)
Standard PPO Plan
Plus PPO Plan
Salary Band
$50,000 +UNDER
$50,001 - $65,000
$65,001 - $90,000
$90,001 +OVER
$50,000 +UNDER
$50,001 - $65,000
$65,001 - $90,000
$90,001 +OVER
Subscriber Only
$35
$50
$65
$80
$66
$94
$122
$160
Subscriber + Child(ren)
$185
$200
$215
$230
$276
$304
$332
$370
Subscriber + Spouse
$575
$590
$605
$620
$746
$774
$802
$840
Subscriber + Family
$575
$590
$605
$620
$746
$774
$802
$840
Delta Dental
Employee Only Coverage (paid by county)
Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment $10,000 coverage on employee (paid by County)
Retirement - NC Local Government Employees' Retirement System 6% deducted from the employee's pay
County contributes an actuarially determined amount
Death Benefit - NC Local Government Employees' Retirement System Eligible after one year - Benefit equals annual salary from $25,000 (minimum) up to $50,000 (maximum).
Longevity - 5-year interval % increase to base salary
Work Hours 8:00-5:00 Monday through Friday (depending on position)
40-hour work week
Depending on position, it may require some overtime and on-call hours.
Leave Sick - 8.000 hours per month - 12 days per year
Personal - Less than 5 years: 9.333 hours per month - 14 days per year
5 but less than 10 years: 11.333 hours per month - 17 days per year
10 but less than 15 years: 13.333 hours per month - 20 days per year
15 but less than 20 years: 15.333 hours per month - 23 days per year
20 years or more: 17.333 hours per month - 26 days per year
*Employees working 2184 hours per year, 24-hour shifts, and 12-hour shifts have a rate of accumulation that differs from the above.
Holidays - In accordance with the state schedule New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday
Good Friday
Memorial Day
July 4th
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving-2 days
Christmas 3 days
Other Benefit Options - Employee Paid 401K match on a one-to-one basis up to 5%. *Sworn Law Enforcement Officers get 5%
Civic Federal Credit Union
Voluntary Life & AD & D Insurance
Short Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account - Health and Dependent Care Expenses
Vision Plan
Cancer
Critical Care-Specified Disease
Pre-Paid Legal & Identify Theft
Accident
Whole Life
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If employed, please explain why you wish to leave your current position. If unemployed, why did you leave your most recent position?
02
Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you have been convicted will be evaluated in relation to the position for which you are applying.) If your answer is yes, please provide specific details for each occurrence including the date, location, charge/description of the offense, and penalty/disposition.
Required Question
Worksite address
washington, NC, 27889, US
Who can apply
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