Child Protective Services – Social Worker

Work Type
Family and Children’s Services

Position Number
Req4608

Salary
$25.19 - $34.00 commensurate with experience

Closing Date
December 11, 2022
Posted December 7, 2022


Agency Name
Wake County Health and Human Services

Work County
Wake

Job Location
Southern Regional Center
Fuquay-Varina
North Carolina
Job Description

Wake County offers Child Protective Services - Social Workers a -Tiered Sign-on Bonus up to $5000.

Do you live in Johnston, Harnett or Cumberland County? Why not consider this great opportunity with TeamWake! We have an excellent benefits and compensation package, which includes 5% towards a 401K!!

What You'll Be Doing

Bring your passion and caring spirit to Wake County, to help protect children from neglect and harm. Work for an organization committed to keeping children safe, and to ensuring your professional development and success!  We are seeking a Child Protective Services - Social Worker in the Child Welfare Division, who will provide and coordinate In-Home services for children and their families, who need it, or have been substantiated for abuse, neglect and/or dependency. This position is located at our Southern Regional Center in Fuquay Varina. Live, work, and play with others who have joined TeamWake! We offer an excellent benefits and compensation package, to include 5% towards a 401K!  Primary job functions 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 -Writing court reports
  • Documenting within seven days of each contact and maintaining tracking forms related to activities pertaining to each case
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