Permanency Services - Social Worker - Tiered Sign On Bonus Up To $5,000

County of Wake, NC•Fuquay-Varina, NC

1d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Wake County Child Welfare has over 400 children in foster care. Currently, the Child Welfare division has over 175 children in foster care (in the legal custody or placement responsibility of Human Services) with a plan of adoption. We are currently seeking a Human Services Permanency Services - Social Worker to join our team and start making a difference in the lives of children in need.

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

Nice To Haves

Current NC Child Welfare Pre-Service Training
Public child welfare experience in a department of Social Service in NC
Experience working with children/families in a state or count administered agency
Foster Care and Adoption experience
Probation or Mental health related experience

Responsibilities

Assessing and completing pre-placement assessments regarding unlicensed relatives and families that are licensed by Wake County
Manage an adoption caseload with an array of full foster care/permanency planning responsibilities depending on the needs of the individual child(ren) and family(ies)
Responsible for serving families within that case until the final adoption decree is issued by the clerk of court
Attend/participate in at least monthly face to face contact with each child and each pre-adoptive parent
Responsible for conducting pre-placement assessments with each prospective adoptive family; post-placement visits with child (ren) and family; provide ongoing training and consultation, complete required adoption paperwork with the family and submit to clerk of court within required timeframes
Facilitate recruitment planning and events for each child awaiting an identified family
Ensuring the adoption record is complete and entered into PRIME (WC electronic case management system) throughout the life of the case and into the appropriate database after the decree is issued
Access and monitor services to families ensuring the adoptive parents are able to effectively meet the needs of the youth placed in their home
Prepare reports to the court, attend court hearings when required and responsible for educating the adoptive family about post adoption supports