SOCIAL WORKER I - 40001502

Durham County • Durham, NC

6d • $47,827 - $64,538 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing counseling, case management, and preventive services to families with children, including those experiencing homelessness. The role conducts interviews and assessments to determine service needs, evaluates eligibility for childcare programs, and ensures accurate documentation in state systems. The employee will identify barriers to employment, make appropriate referrals, and support families in maintaining childcare services. Duties also include applying relevant laws, regulations, and policies when making decisions; organizing and maintaining records; preparing reports; and using a variety of computer applications to manage caseloads and complete work accurately and on time.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of interviewing procedures and practices.
• Understanding of current social, economic, and health trends and the ability to apply them to practical service delivery.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of laws, codes, and programs related to human services.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work well with others under stressful conditions.
• Ability to read and interpret moderately complex information.
• Ability to gather, evaluate, and compile data to prepare reports and make informed recommendations.
• Strong judgment, integrity, resourcefulness, accuracy, and thoroughness.
• Knowledge of governmental and community resources.
• Ability to establish and effective working relationships with supervisors, clients and their families, care providers, and various community organizations.
• Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution; Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Candidates will be required to pass NC FAST Certification training upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year’s experience in human service field
• Knowledge of childcare resources and regulations preferred
• NC Fast Core and Child Care Subsidy Level One Certification

Responsibilities

• Providing counseling, case management, and preventive services to families with children, including those experiencing homelessness.
• Conducting interviews and assessments to determine service needs.
• Evaluating eligibility for childcare programs.
• Ensuring accurate documentation in state systems.
• Identifying barriers to employment.
• Making appropriate referrals.
• Supporting families in maintaining childcare services.
• Applying relevant laws, regulations, and policies when making decisions.
• Organizing and maintaining records.
• Preparing reports.
• Using a variety of computer applications to manage caseloads and complete work accurately and on time.

Benefits

• Durham County Government is home to over 2,000 dedicated professionals working together to deliver essential services that strengthen and support our vibrant, diverse community. As the heart of a fast-growing region, we offer meaningful careers across a wide range of fields—giving you the opportunity to make a real impact where you live, work, grow, and play.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level