Social Worker III - START Program

Buncombe County Government

10 days ago

Asheville, North Carolina — Hybrid$61K - $73KFull TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Buncombe County Government as a Social Worker – Child Welfare in United States. This job posting expires at 11:59PM on March 25, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on March 25, 2026.

Key Responsibilities

escalate individuals. Knowledge of medical, behavioral, and socio

Requirements

BSW and Social Work Collaborative Students preferred. Additional Training and Experience: English/Spanish bi

lingual speakers preferred. Certificate of completion of the NCDHHS Pre

professionals in the community to provide a strengths

escalate individuals. Knowledge of medical, behavioral, and socio

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $61K - $73K

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Buncombe County Government in United States.

Key Skills

Child Welfare Case ManagementSubstance Use Disorder TreatmentFamily PreservationPermanency PlanningRisk AssessmentDe-escalationInterviewingService Plan DevelopmentCourt RecommendationsStrengths-Based ApproachFamily-Centered PracticeResource CreationBi-lingual (English/Spanish)

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Position Insights

WeekdayDoc rates Social Worker III - START Program at Buncombe County Government a 4.4/10 for work-life balance — below average.

This position offers no on-call requirements.

This is a fully remote position, allowing clinicians to work from anywhere.

Compensation: $61K - $73K.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), which can forgive remaining federal student loan balances after 10 years of qualifying payments.

Key skills for this role include Child Welfare Case Management, Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Family Preservation, Permanency Planning, Risk Assessment.