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Pays $83K - $129K — Social Worker market median is ~$68k (13 jobs) · Top 25% in Social Work for work-life (7.8/10, vs 5,557 in this specialty)

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Arlington County Government
Arlington, Virginia

Foster Care Social Worker

Social Worker Top 25% in Social WorkFull-Time
Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Government social work. Full-time. $83K-$129K. Foster care. Arlington, VA. Stable career. Great benefits.

Join Arlington County Government as a Foster Care Social Worker in Arlington, Virginia. Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application.

Key Responsibilities

  • While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application.
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • The Child and Family Services Division of the Department of Human Services [https://www. arlingtonva. us/Government/Departments/DHS] (DHS) is seeking a Foster Care Social Worker.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $83K - $129K

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.

Work with Arlington County Government in Arlington, Virginia.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related clinical discipline. Full performance level requires two years of post-Master's clinical experience in a child welfare setting and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case ManagementClinical Social WorkChild WelfareFoster CareAdoption ServicesDiagnostic AssessmentTreatment PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationCrisis InterventionFamily Therapy

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.8/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 13 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
34%
Loan repayment
19%
PSLF eligible
16%
Sign-on bonus
13%

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About Arlington County Government

Government Administration
Arlington, Virginia
1,001-5,000 employees
Website All Arlington County Government jobs

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
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