SOCIAL WORKER I- 40001508

Durham County•Durham, NC

1d•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

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in the human service field or social worker and year of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, 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