Social Worker III- Adult Protective Services

Join Buncombe County Government as a Social Worker III- Adult Protective Services in North Carolina. This job posting expires at 11:59PM on April 14, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on April 14, 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, group work, and community problems.

• Knowledge of basic community systems and resources, including physical and mental health services, adult services, substance abuse resources, domestic violence, housing, and other applicable areas.

• Considerable knowledge of medical and psychological illnesses which impair an adult’s decision-making abilities.

Requirements

• Salaries are calculated based on education and experience above minimum qualifications.

• The selected candidate for this position will be required to submit to a drug test.

• Please note that CBD or Delta-9 Hemp products may cause a positive drug test.

Benefits & Compensation

• Pay rate: hour9.51 - $34.96/hour.

• Pension plan offered.

Work Schedule

• Full-Time position.

• Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

This position offers hybrid flexibility. Work with Buncombe County Government in North Carolina.