Social Worker I/A&T

Salary: $58,822.00 Annually
Location : Beaufort County Department of Social Services, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 113-40-211
Department: SOCIAL SERVICES
Opening Date: 07/21/2026
Closing Date: 8/4/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Pay Grade: 70
Position Number: 113-40-211


General Work Description


The primary purpose of this position in relation to Children's Services is as follows:

• To receive and document reports of alleged child neglect, abuse and or dependency.
• To complete a thorough investigation/assessment, documenting strengths and needs of the families involved.
• To make referrals and recommendations for those needing continued services.
• To provide ongoing in home family services as needed once a case has been substantiated or found "in need of services" or "services recommended".
• To participate in court related activities as needed to ensure the safety and well being of children.
• To participate routinely in after hours work when on call or as directed by the supervisor.
• To assist other workers within Children's Services as needed to ensure the safety and stability of children.

This position serves a vital role in fulfilling one of the agency's main goals to assure the safety and stability of children through the use of intervention services as needed and required by law.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques and practices and their applications to complex casework, treatment, and investigation of 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; thorough knowledge of individual and group behavior, family dynamics, and medical, behavioral and/or psychosocial problems and their treatment theory. Considerable 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 written investigative reports for the court, case records and treatment plans; ability to testify as an expert witness; ability to employ advanced 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 employ expert negotiation skills in the most complex cases; ability to analyze and assess child development safety issues in relation to risk factors; ability to analyze tense family situations and make decisions about removing children when the decision has to be made with limited direct information and limited access to consultation; 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
Required Minimum Training: Masters Degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of social work or counseling experience; bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work and two years of social work or counseling experience; or a master's degree in a counseling field and two years of social work or counseling experience, or a master's degree in a human services field or related curriculum including at least 15 semester hours in courses related to social work or counseling and three years of social work or counseling experience; or graduation from a four year college or university and four years of experience in rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling, or a related human service field providing experience in the techniques or casework, group work, or community organization; or an equivalent combination or training and experience.


Degrees must be from an accredited institution.

Additional Training/Experience: Prefer a Masters degree from accredited school of social work and one year of child welfare experience or Master Degree of Social Work and two years of experience in a related counseling, therapeutic, or human relations field.


Preferred completion of the required CPS pre-service training required by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services. Completion of all mandated training is required within one year of hire by Beaufort County.

Equivalent 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 $58,822
Rate after successful completion of 12 month probationary period - $61,763
$5,000 will be added to base pay for selected applicants who have successfully completed their Masters of Social Work degree.
Applicants with qualified work against status may be considered at lower salary and grade.
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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.
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