What You'll Be Doing

Work with a winning team that cares about the safety and well being of children in Wake County, by providing wrap around case management services to strengthen families, thus reducing risk factors associated with abuse and neglect .

We are recruiting for a Prevention Social Worker in the Child Welfare Division, to become part of Team Wake in our Neighborhood Networks Program , for Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention.

This is a time-limited, full-time and benefits eligible position, currently funded through June of 2026; and yes, we do have great benefits! Wake County will reassess and extend the position based upon availability of funding and business need.

Primary duties include:

• Conducting a comprehensive assessment of families’ strengths and needs
• Participating in family service planning meetings, developing and implementing service plans with measurable goals and objectives
• Working with families to overcome barriers and achieve improvement in functioning
• Referring, arranging and advocating for services that a family needs
• Conducting home visits to families for the purpose of counseling and monitoring of services and outcomes
• Utilizing social work tools such as but not limited to genograms, ecomaps, and financial worksheets

Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required

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 is, in partnership with the community, to facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents. In addition to our numerous standard programs, 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 WCHHS 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
• One year 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)

• Experience with interviewing, screening, and assessing needs of at risk families in social services environment
• Community engagement experience
• Resource development experience

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

• Experience in working with at-risk families
• Knowledge of coaching and case management techniques to interface and connect with traumatized and difficult to reach families
• Knowledge of programs and services that assist at risk families
• Strong interpersonal and customer services skills; able to build and maintain positive, productive relationships with peers, colleagues, managers, providers, the community and other professionals
• The ability to respond to and manage ever-changing requirements and priorities with flexibility and a positive attitude
• Methods to reduce tension and resolve conflict
• Experience in community outreach and engagement

About This Position

Location: HSC Swinburne Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Regular

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

Hiring Range: 26.33 - 35.55 Commensurate with Experience

Market Range: 26.33 - 44.76

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

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

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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