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Durham County Government employs approximately 1,900 employees that work towards providing needed services throughout the community. With a wide array of services, Durham County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play.
DEPARTMENT:
Social Services (DSS)
DATE POSTED:
Apri 25, 2024 (Orginal post date)
CLOSING DATE:
N/A (Continuous Listing)
SALARY MIN:
$64,093
SALARY MAX:
$108,882
JOB TYPE:
Full-Time
Effective 8/5/2022 ** This position is eligible for a tiered $4,000.00 sign-on/retention bonus**
***This is a continuous posting, vacanies will be filled as they occur***
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Social Services Child Protective Services provides family assessments, forensic investigations and/or case management for families with substantiated reports of suspected child neglect and abuse as defined in the General Statutes of North Carolina. Conducts comprehensive assessments of child safety, family strengths and needs, and family support systems. Prepares court summaries and participates in associated court proceedings. Ability to use best practice strategies and professional judgement in complex situations are essential. Must have knowledge of child welfare policies and practices (including but not limited to social work investigation, crisis intervention and family functioning and child development) and be able to integrate this knowledge and skill in judicial and other legal proceedings.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of social work experience; or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work and two years of social work or counseling experience; or Master’s degree in a counseling field and two years of social work or counseling experience; or a four-year degree in a human services field or related curriculum and three years of social work or counseling experience; or graduation from a four-year college or university and four years of experience in rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling or a related human service field providing experience in the techniques of casework, group work or community organization; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. One year of work experience can be credited for completion of the social work collaborative.
PREFFERED
Candidates with bilingual skills preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires a valid North Carolina driver’s license with an acceptable three -year driving record and a vehicle.
Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Full Time
$56k-68k (estimate)
04/01/2023
06/26/2024
durhamsheriff.org
Durham, NC
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