What You'll Be Doing

Are you passionate about protecting children from neglect and harm; enthusiastic about supporting and strengthening families by providing and coordinating services they need? Would you like to work for an organization committed to your professional development and personal success? If so, consider joining our Child Welfare Team! You will make strides to ensure the division meets its three federally mandated goals of safety, permanence, and ensuring the well-being of children.

Our competitive compensation and benefits package includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, wellness days, and a 5% contribution to a 401k! We're also offering a sign-on bonus for these positions! Come see why others want to live, work, and play in Wake County! #work4Wake #publicsectorjobs

We are seeking Child Protective Services - Social Workers (In-Home) to join a team of dedicated professionals, serving the population in our West Zone. These positions provide and coordinate in-home services for children and their families, who have been found in need of services or substantiated for abuse, neglect and/or dependency.

Primary duties include:

• Conducting home visits to ensure safety
• Meeting with the parents to create In-home Service Plans/Agreements (IHSA)
• Assessing risk throughout the life of a case, by assisting parents with completing goals on their case plans, and referring them for services to address the safety needs identified
• Holding Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings when needed to discuss and create safe plans of care (IHSA) and/or if there is a need to petition for custody
• Testifying in court and writing court reports
• Documenting within seven days of each contact and maintaining tracking forms related to activities pertaining to each case

About Our Team

Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is the consolidation of programs and services that include social services, public health, job search assistance, child support, and transportation. Our mission, in partnership with the community, is to facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents. In addition to our numerous standard programs, Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is engaged in a number of special initiatives that are impacting services and programs throughout our entire agency. Whether legislated down from the changing regulations on the Federal or State level or bubbling up from the entrepreneurial spirit of our staff, you can always look forward to Wake County Health and Human Services implementing new and exciting enhancements to our services and programs.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field
• Three years of job-related experience
• Completion of the NC Child Welfare Education Collaborative (CWEC) traineeship can be substituted for 1 year of experience
• Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Child Welfare experience to include home visits to clients
• Experience working within the community
• Experience providing services to families who have issues regarding appropriate parenting
• MSW or equivalent, such as an MS in Counseling

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Maintain social, ethical, and organizational norms
• Firmly adhere to codes of conduct and ethical principles
• Weigh alternative actions and make decisions that incorporate opinions, facts, tangible and/or intangible factors
• Deal with others in difficult and complex situations to achieve resolution or adherence to laws and/or regulations
• Use appropriate interpersonal skills and methods to reduce tension and resolve conflict
• Make decisions without regard to that personal prejudices, biases, and experiences
• Handle disappointment and/or rejections while still working effectively
• Deal with high stress situations calmly and effectively
• Stay with a job or plan until the desired objective is achieved or is no longer reasonably attainable
• Recognize and respect the value of individual differences at all levels of the organization

About This Position

Location: HSC Swinburne Raleigh, NC 27610 USA

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 5:15 pm

Hiring Range: 28.96 - 39.10 Commensurate with Experience

Market Range: 28.96 - 49.24

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 5/6/2025

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

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