Social Worker III - In-Home Services

Location: Asheboro, NC

Job Type: Full Time

Department: Social Services

Opening Date: 09/04/2026

Closing Date: 9/18/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Salary

$57,285.40 – $62,548.00 annually

Description

Transcripts need to be included with the application. This is an advanced, professional‑level casework position providing protective, investigative, counseling, and case‑management services for children at risk for neglect, abuse, or dependency. The employee provides social‑work services, including treatment and immediate response to crisis situations for at‑risk children in the most complex cases.

Work involves investigation and/or assessment of alleged abuse, neglect, or dependency and substantiation of the allegation as prescribed by federal and state guidelines, providing expert testimony in court hearings, and following up with case management and preventive services for clients. The employee analyzes situations and determines appropriate courses of action immediately or in short time spans, often under very stressful conditions.

When children are at immediate risk and the family is unable or unwilling to provide a safe, alternate plan, the social worker must petition the court for immediate custody of the child(ren) and arrange placement in a licensed foster home or an approved relative placement. The social worker maintains the case, including all required contacts and documentation, until it is transferred to a foster‑care worker.

The role may combine investigative and in‑home case‑management functions or separate them, depending on management decisions. The employee may manage a caseload of the most difficult and complex clients, providing in‑home services in group, family, or individual settings to clients of any age with developmental, mental, medical, financial, substance‑abuse, or family problems, including abused, neglected, or homeless children. Duties include assessment of individuals and family dynamics, crisis intervention, referrals for treatment, and placement in foster care or residential facilities.

The worker tracks and reports case status—including statistical reports—to ensure compliance with mandated timeframes, client contacts, and quality of casework and services. Employees provide court reports and/or expert testimony as required. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential. The SW‑IAT must be available to ensure critical child‑protective services are provided timely, in accordance with federal and state laws, directives, policy, and guidance. The employee performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education 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 counseling in a human‑services field and one year of social work or counseling 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

Directly related experience is defined as human‑services experience in case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psychosocial therapy, and treatment planning.

Benefits

• Sign‑on bonus: $2,000, $3,000, or $4,000 depending on the position and qualifications of the individual selected
• Retention bonus (amount varies)
• Comprehensive employee benefits – see Randolph County benefits page

Employer

Randolph County (NC)
725 McDowell Road, Asheboro, North Carolina, 27205
Phone: 336‑318‑6600
Website: www.randolphcountync.gov