What You'll Be Doing

Wake County Child Welfare serves over 400 children in foster care, with more than one-third of them being adolescents or young adults. Our mission is to provide comprehensive services that support children and families in achieving safety, stability, and permanency. Join our dedicated team and make a lasting difference in the lives of youth in need.

We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Permanency Services Social Worker to join our Adolescent Team. This position focuses on serving adolescents and young adults, helping them achieve permanency and stability while working collaboratively with families, service providers, and other stakeholders. If you are ready to make a positive impact on the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather and review information to develop comprehensive family assessments
• Schedule and facilitate Child and Family Team meetings and Permanency Planning Review meetings
• Develop individualized family case plans in collaboration with families, incorporating strengths and needs
• Prepare and submit referrals to needed services for children and caregivers
• Ensure all team members, including guardian ad litems, mental health therapists, placement providers, and service providers, have necessary information to initiate services
• Facilitate introductory meetings between parents and foster parents
• Participate in concurrent planning and activities to ensure children achieve permanency in a timely and safe manner
• Conduct regular visits with children, parents, and caregivers to assess safety, strengths, and needs
• Supervise and coordinate visits between children and parents
• Maintain ongoing communication with service providers and family supports to monitor safety, wellbeing, and progress
• Participate in supervision and required meetings, serving on committees as needed
• Complete necessary forms, including day sheets, time sheets, mileage reports, tracking forms, and other administrative documentation
• Prepare and maintain documentation of all services according to established guidelines
• Prepare and deliver court reports
• Provide testimony at various hearings, including adjudications, permanency planning hearings, and termination of parental rights

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)

• Current NC Child Welfare Pre-Service Training
• Public child welfare experience in a Department of Social Service in NC
• Foster Care and Adoption experience
• Experience working with adolescents and young adults in the foster care system

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

• Detail oriented and able to produce accurate documentation
• Advanced critical thinking skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A high level of energy with a results driven attitude suited to work in a fast paced environment
• Detailed understanding of Child Welfare practice
• Strong team member
• Group Facilitation
• Must understand the importance of shared parenting and family connections
• Must understand the importance of achieving timely permanence for youth in foster care

Must be a strong advocate for adolescents and transition aged-youth in foster care

About This Position

Location: HSC Swinburne Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Regular

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

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 1/20/2025

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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