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Permanency Services/Licensing - Social Worker - Tiered Sign-On Bonus Up To $5,000
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Wake County Government
Cary, NC (In Person)
$75,566 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Permanency Services/Licensing
- Social Worker
- Tiered Sign-On Bonus Up To $5,000 Wake County Government
- 3.8 Cary, NC Job Details $26.91
- $45.75 an hour 12 hours ago Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description What You'll Be Doing The Permanency Services
- Foster Parent Licensing Social Worker (LSW) within the Foster Family Resource Unit with emphasis on Home Consultation, Re-Licensing, Retention & Quality Assurance.
Essential Functions include:
Providing consultation, ensuring compliance with licensing/re-licensing standards, training, assessing, managing, and providing consultation services to foster and adoptive families who care for children who are abused, neglected, delinquent, or dependent and who are in need of out-of-home placement Providing group training, 1:1 training, re-licensure of the home, consultation, support and ongoing services to the foster/adoptive family Ensuring quality assurance to measure foster home census, bed availability, child well-being, and overall caseload outcomes with foster children Assessing foster family stability, skill development, and retention of foster families is also required Developing the twelve skills of fostering, shared parenting, and assists the family in resolving personal issues that may impact their role as foster parents Licensing Social Worker [LSW] responsibilities include: Using Wake County data to effectively recruit, license and retain foster families that meet the needs of the youth in Wake County foster care in accordance with the Wake County Recruitment & Retention Plan Supporting the efforts of the Foster Parent Recruiter by participating in meetings with the community regarding becoming a Wake County Foster Parent Supporting efforts to expand and increase partnerships with the businesses, civic groups, schools and Faith Partnerships to increase number of families recruited and licensed Facilitating meetings held in community-based Information Sessions, Lunch-n-Learn Sessions, speaking at meetings, attending networking events, etc Assisting in coordinating events throughout the year to promote recruitment and retention of foster families to include National Foster Care Month which is recognized annually in May of each year Maintaining updates and remaining current with agency policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local mandates Seeking out, attending & actively participating in their own professional training activities that promote their own ongoing professional development and that promotes their own proficiency in working with Child Welfare involved children and families Assisting with After Hours On-Call for Child Placement as assigned Assuming the lead role in identifying a child placement Reviewing the information provided and uses this information to ensure that a match is made with a foster family that has the skills to meet the unique needs of each child placed As the Licensing Social Worker you will work with other team members and complete other duties as assigned 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, and we welcome those who are ready to contribute their expertise to meaningful, community-centered work. Join us in making a lasting difference! The Basics (Required Education and Experience) Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field One year 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) NC Child Welfare Pre-Service Public Child Welfare experience in North Carolina Experience working with licensed foster homes How Will We Know You're 'The One'? Culturally competent Planning & organizing abilities Conflict management Collaboration skills Critical decision making skills Team player Strong verbal and written skills Ability to assess home for safety Ability to lead and motivate foster parentsAbout This Position Location:
HSC Weatherbridge Cary, NC 27513Employment Type:
Regular Work Schedule:
Mon-Fri 8:30 am- 5:15 pm
Hiring Range:
26.91- 36.
Experience Market Range:
26.91- 45.