Social Worker IV - Investigations

1 month ago
United States$31.57 - $36.86 an hourFull TimeSocial Worker
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends
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Compensation Intelligence

WeekdayDoc + BLS OES 2024 · NC adjusted

Above Market
Salary Percentile67th percentile
25th50th75th90th+

18% above median for Social Worker in NC

Job Description

About the Role

Join Buncombe County Government as a Social Worker IV - Investigations in United States. This job posting expires at 11:59PM on June 29, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on June 29, 2026.

Key Responsibilities

  • professionals in the community to provide a strengths
  • based, family centered approach in working with families throughout child welfare involvement. Coordinate goal

Requirements

  • $36.86 an hour The Pay Range for a Social Worker IV Trainee is $29.51
  • professionals in the community to provide a strengths
  • based, family centered approach in working with families throughout child welfare involvement. Coordinate goal
  • One year of work experience can be credited for completion of the social work collaborative. Additional Training and Experience: English/Spanish bi

Benefits & Compensation

  • Hourly rate: $36.86/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Buncombe County Government as a Social Worker IV - Investigations.

Key Skills

Risk AssessmentChild SafetyInvestigationService Plan DevelopmentCourt RecommendationsDirect ServicesSafety PlanningCounselingLegal Document PreparationDocumentationClient Rapport BuildingFamily Centered PracticeInterviewingResource CreationDe-escalationCase Coordination
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker IV - Investigations at Buncombe County Government a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Buncombe County Government is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $31.57 - $36.86 an hour.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $37 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Risk Assessment, Child Safety, Investigation, Service Plan Development, Court Recommendations, Direct Services, Safety Planning, Counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The primary purpose of this position is to ensure child safety by conducting thorough investigations into suspected child abuse, neglect, or dependency, and developing and monitoring service plans with families involved in Child Protective Services. Essential functions include assessing risk, making...

Benefits package: 401(k), State Pension, Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, Vacation Accruals, Physical Therapy. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About Buncombe County Government

Government Administration
Asheville, North Carolina
2-5

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
State Pension
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Sick Leave
Vacation Accruals
Physical Therapy
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

1mo ago