Permanency Services (Adolescent Team) - Social Worker - Tiered Sign On Bonus Up To $5,000

About the Role

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. 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.

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

The Wake County Department of Social Services team is grounded in a deep commitment to connection, compassion, and community. We bring together experienced professionals who collaborate to support individuals and families through complex challenges, connect them with critical resources, and promote long-term stability. We value insight, innovation, and a solutions-focused approach.

Requirements

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
• Resource Parent Curriculum (RPC) Trained

Skills

• Detail oriented and able to produce accurate documentation
• Advanced critical thinking skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 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 skills
• Understanding of the importance of shared parenting and family connections
• Understanding of the importance of achieving timely permanence for youth in foster care

Pay

Hiring Range: $30.34 - $40.96 per hour (commensurate with experience)
Market Range: $30.34 - $51.58 per hour

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM, with flexible hours as needed

Location

HSC Swinburne, Raleigh, NC 27610