Social Worker (Protective Services)

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Job Opportunities powered by NEOGOV ® Social Worker (Protective Services) Print Apply  Social Worker (Protective Services) Salary $67,600.00 - $87,900.80 Annually Location Jacksonville, NC Job Type Full-Time Job Number Social Worker (PS) April 2026 Department Social Services Opening Date 04/13/2026 Closing Date 4/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Description Benefits Questions Job Description Performs difficult professional work providing protective social work services to clients in the Child Protective Services, In-Home Services, or Permanency Planning (adoption/foster care) units of the Department of Social Services, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Social Work Supervisor. Our core values—Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty—are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position Responsibilities Provides intensive social work services in serious and complicated cases which require the flexible use of a wide range of social work skills and intervention techniques in the Child Protective Services In Home, Child Protective Services Assessments or Permanency Planning unit of the Department of Social Services. Provides in-depth assessment of family dynamics and needs, assessment, intervention, and treatment of patients and/or families with acute to severe medical and/or emotional disorders and mental illnesses. Investigates alleged neglect or abuse; conducts fitness for permanency placement investigations. Manages a caseload of clients in the most difficult and complex cases; conducts case management. Performs accurate assessments to identify needs and establishes appropriate service/treatment plans for clients; may provide supportive/directive counseling to clients and families in identifying resources for referral and assistance. Serves as an inter/multi-disciplinary team member; refers clients for services to meet financial, psychological, emergency care, emotional or other needs. Provides information to and confer with schools, natural parents, and foster parents on habilitation plans, behavior management, and other problem areas or needs. Conducts interviews and home visits to verify information, conduct assessments, and evaluate service/treatment plans. Assists with intake interviews, conduct background checks, analyzes client medical information for work capacity where applicable. Facilitates or develops community or service resources and/or develop volunteer programs. Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member Performs related work as required. Qualifications Considerable knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices and their application to individual casework group work and community problems. Knowledge of the psychosocial, socioeconomic, and behavioral problems and associated treatment. Knowledge of governmental and private organizations and community resources. Knowledge of laws, regulations and policies which govern the program. General knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes and their treatment is required In certain programs or settings. Skill in establishing rapport with a client and applying techniques of assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of client's problem. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative superiors members of case load and their families, and with civics medical, social and religious organizations. Ability to train or instruct lower-level social workers, students, or interns. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work. Education, Experience, and Special Requirements Bachelor's degree required In social work or related field Master's Degree preferred Some experience in protective services social work, or equivalent combination of a Bachelor's degree and experience. Valid driver's license as this position requires operating County vehicles.

• Final Transcript Showing Date Degree Awarded Must Be Submitted With Application
• Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.

Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including: Health Insurance Health Insurance is provided by BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina and covers a wide variety of healthcare services. Dental Insurance Dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental to full-time employees and covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children and adults. Vision Insurance Vision insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a variety of materials (contacts and glasses frames/lenses) and an annual eye exam. North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit. NC401k The County contributes 1% of employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 4%. Vacation Leave Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases. Sick Leave Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year. Paid Holidays County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners approves and may adjust the schedule as deemed necessary. ComPsych Mental Health Services The County provides Mental Health and Life Services through ComPsych to help employees and their families with personal, family and job-related problems such as counseling, crisis support, work-life resources, legal and financial consultations, and organizational support tools. Supplemental Benefits County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits such as Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, and MetLife Supplemental Plans. For more information, please visit http://www.onslowcountync.gov//HR and click on the Benefits tab. 01 Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education? (a completed Bachelor's Degree is required for this position) High School Diploma or GED Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree or higher None of the above 02 Is your degree in any of the following fields of study? Human Services Social Work Sociology Other Not Applicable or No Degree 03

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Have you uploaded your final transcript showing the date that your degree was awarded and any required certificates or licenses? Official transcripts will be required within 90 days if hired. Yes No, and I understand my application will be considered incomplete Not applicable, no degree 04 Which of the following best describes your experience in protective services social work? No experience Less than 6 months More than 6 months but less than 2 years More than 2 years but less than 5 years More than 5 years 05 Have you completed Child Welfare in NC Pre-Service Training? (This is not required to be hired for this position) Yes No 06 Do you possess a valid driver's license? Yes No 07 This position requires the transportation of clients as an essential function, therefore, you are required to have adequate transportation and insurance coverage. Are you able to meet this requirement? Yes No 08 Onslow County's Core Values are REACH - Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty. Which of these values resonates with you the most, and why? 09 What area of Social Work are you interested in working? Intake Assessments Permanency Planning In-Home Licensing

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Foster Care Adoption 10 Based on your review of the position requirements, are you able to perform the position duties with or without reasonable accommodation? Yes No 11 All Employees of Onslow County are required to serve as part of the County's Disaster Ready Team (DRT). The DRT supports emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts during natural disasters and other emergency events impacting the community. This may include but is not limited to:

• Reporting to duty outside of normal working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Working extended shifts or 24/7 operations during emergency events
• Performing duties that may differ from regular job responsibilities, including cross-functional support as needed
• Remaining available for the duration of the emergency response effort Participation in disaster response efforts is considered an essential function of all Onslow County positions and is critical to ensuring continuity of services to the citizens of Onslow County.

Do you understand the expectations associated with DRT activation and are you able and willing to fulfill these responsibilities? Yes No Required Question Employer Onslow County Address 234 Northwest Corridor Boulevard Jacksonville, North Carolina, 28540 Phone 910-347-7600 Website http://www.onslowcountync.gov Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email Job Opportunities Account Privacy Policy Terms Of Use Your Privacy Choices Accessibility Statement Copyright © 2026 Do not sell my personal information × For California residents, and to the extent NEOGOV sells your personal information as the term "sell" is defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information by us to third parties at any time. This setting only applies to registered account holders that have opted-in for an Access Membership. If you wish to opt-out click follow these steps: Log into your Job Seeker Profile Click your name in the upper right-hand corner Select Account Settings Select the Preferences section Click the Edit button next to Access Membership Switch Toggle to off Click Save If you do not have a registered account this setting does not apply, however, you can review your right on our privacy policy . If you require further assistance, please email privacy@neogov.com × Accessibility Statement At Governmentjobs.com, Inc. d/b/a NEOGOV, we recognize the importance of making our products and services accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities, and are continually working to improve the experience for all users. Commitment to Accessibility We are committed to following best practices, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, to the extent feasible, however, we do not warrant compliance with these standards or any other accessibility standards. We are continually enhancing our platforms to ensure greater accessibility, and we actively seek out opportunities to improve accessibility features. Ongoing Enhancements Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are regularly updating our technology, services, and content to address accessibility barriers. Our team is dedicated to identifying areas for improvement and making enhancements that allow all users, regardless of their abilities, to fully engage with our services. Feedback and Assistance We value feedback from our users. If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our services or have suggestions on how we can improve, please reach out to us at accessibility@neogov.com. We will make every effort to resolve any concerns and consider alternative options where possible. Thank you for choosing NEOGOV. We remain dedicated to improving accessibility and creating an inclusive experience for all. Job Opportunities Job Opportunities Menu Close Menu Job Opportunities Job Opportunities Class Specifications Job Interest Cards Help & Support