Social Worker III - Foster Care & Adoptions

Job description

This job posting expires at 11:59PM on April 26, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on April 26, 2026. Job Title: Social Worker III - Foster Care & Adoptions Department: Social Services - Child Welfare External Hiring Range: $29.51 - $34.96 Compensation Grade: 2009: Posted Internally and Externally: Buncombe County offers in-office, hybrid, and remote positions. Employees in positions that are approved for remote work must work at a location within a 2-hour drive from the position's assigned Buncombe County facility. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that is representative of our diverse community. If you are interested in this position but are not certain if you meet the exact qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply. Buncombe County uses a substantial equivalency standard to determine if applicants are qualified. Buncombe County’s Foster Care and Adoptions Division is seeking a dedicated Social Worker III to join our team. Our Foster Care Program helps provide safe, temporary care for children who have been removed from their homes for safety reasons by the court system. Our mission is to make this transitional period a steppingsto...