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About the position
Wake County Human Services Child Welfare Division has three federally mandated goals. The first goal is safety - children will be protected from harm from child abuse and neglect. The second goal is permanence - children entering foster care will be reunited with family or placed in a new permanent home as quickly as possible. The third goal is well-being - the educational, health, and overall well-being of children in foster care or receiving CPS In-Home Services will be enhanced. Federal, state, and local policy dictate that Child Welfare seeks to accomplish these three goals by supporting and strengthening families. We are currently seeking a Child Protective Services (In-Home) - Social Worker to join our team of dedicated professionals that protect children and enhance their well-being by supporting and strengthening families.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the development of an In-home Service Agreement (IHSA) with the parents or caretakers
- Conduct CPS assessments on your open In-home cases to determine if children have been maltreated and need protective services
- Provide protective services to help families keep children who have been maltreated safely at home whenever possible
- Place children in foster care when no other means are adequate to protect them
- Conduct home and/or community visits to ensure safety of children
Requirements
- 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
Nice-to-haves
- Child Welfare experience as Child Protective Services in-home social worker
- Experience with a diverse population
- Experience with visiting homes in communities
- Experience in testifying in court
Benefits
- Wide range of training and development opportunities
- Stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life
- Flexible work schedules
- Competitive salary and benefits package
