About this opportunity
Scotland County NC lists this Social Worker III - Foster Care opportunity in laurinburg, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary :
$52,409.00 - $57,650.00 Annually
Location : 1405 West Blvd, Laurinburg, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 01018
Department: Social Services Administration
Division: Social Services
Opening Date: 10/06/2026
Closing Date: 10/20/ :59 PM Eastern
Description
We are glad you are interested in joining our team and serving the citizens of Scotland County! Scotland County employees work to improve the wellbeing and safety of citizens' lives. As a county employee you will work with others who value respect, teamwork, dependability, accountability, innovation and excellence. We offer flexible work scheduling and a full benefits package including medical insurance, vacation, paid holidays, and membership in the North Carolina retirement system.
Examples of Duties
Provides advanced, professional casework for children
Conducts regular fieldwork (home visits, school visits) and contacts collateral sources to gather information
Ensure child safety, wellbeing, and permanency
Assesses service needs, makes referrals, and advocates for children and families
Manages caseload in timely manner
Completes required assessments, reports, service agreements, medical, and financial documentation
Documents all case activity accurately and on time
Communicates safety concerns promptly to supervisors
Prepares reports for Permanency Planning Reviews, Child and Family Team Meetings, and court proceedings; testifies in juvenile court
Maintains workload documentation (case dictation, daysheets, travel reimbursement)
Meets all DHHS policy and timeframe standards
Provides periodic on-call coverage with 24/7 availability; responds to abuse, neglect, and dependency reports
Identifies risk and implements safety interventions during on-call duties
Performs other duties as assigned, including shelter duty
Typical Qualifications Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work
Or, Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only)
Or, Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience
Or, Master's degree in a human services field and one year of directly related experience
Or, Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience
Or, Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience
Special Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Supplemental Information
Background records check, drug screen, and references will be required for the successful candidate.
All applications will be considered but not necessarily interviewed.
In lieu of no qualified applicants, work against qualifying applicants may be considered at a lower salary.
Resume in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted.
Diplomas and degrees must be received from accredited institutions.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant
Scotland County offers a wide range of benefits, including healthcare, supplemental plans and retirement programs.
Health
We offer a high-deductible health plan with a $5000 deductible (Single). This program includes a Health Savings Account (HSA). Employee only coverage is completely funded by the County, PLUS the County contributes $1200 to the HSA annually.
Dental
Our dental plan provides for preventive services, such as cleanings each year, at 100%. There is a $25 deductible for other services. Basic services pays at 80% and other major services at 50%. The County contributes $14.47 per month for employee coverage.
Voluntary Plans
Employees may choose from a variety of plans arranged through Mark III Benefits. These include AFLAC Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity plans; MetLife Group Cancer; MassMutual Whole Life; and Superior Vision plans. In addition we offer Short-term and Long-term disability.
Life Insurance
The County provides $10,000 Basic Life insurance for employees. An employee may choose to purchase additional voluntary term life insurance.
Retirement
Pension is offered through the N.C. Local Government Employees' Retirement System. Employees are required to contribute 6% of gross wages toward their account. The County also contributes at 14.40% (law enforcement 16.08%).
401(k) and 457 are supplemental retirement plans administered by Empower. For the 401(k) plan, employees contributing a minimum of 1% are eligible for the County contribution of 2.5% toward their account. Employees contributing at least 3% or greater are eligible for a County Contribution of 3%. Law Enforcement Officers receive a 5% County contribution. The 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and Roth after-tax contributions. The 457 plan is tax-deferred with no minimum contribution requirements.
Longevity Pay
The County offers longevity pay to employees with at least 5 years of continuous service.
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Do you have a Master's Degree in Social Work? Yes
No
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Do you have a Master's Degree in a Human Services field and one year of directly related experience? Yes
No
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and one year of directly related experience? Yes
No
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field and two years of directly related experience? Yes
No
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience? Yes
No
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Do you possess a valid driver's license? Yes
No
Required Question
Worksite address
laurinburg, NC, 28353, US
Who can apply
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