Social Worker (Post-Adoption Specialist)

Social Worker (Post-Adoption Specialist) Salary $49,732.80 - $57,192.72 Annually Location 741 North Highland Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC Job Type Full Time Job Number 08931 Department Social Services Division Family and Children Opening Date 06/29/2026 Closing Date 7/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Description Benefits Questions General Statement of Duties The Forsyth County Department of Social Services is seeking to hire a full-time Social Worker. The Social Worker - Post Adoption Specialist will provide post adoption support services to children and families who have finalized the adoption process. This individual must be able to assess the requests and needs of the families to provide adequate information and referrals to ensure permanence of the adoptive placement. This position will also support direct access for families as well as State Consultants, partnering agencies, etc. when dealing with Post Adoptions Financial Matters. The primary hours of work are from 8:00am until 5:00pm but flexibility in scheduling is needed to meet the needs of the families served and the mandated time frames. Distinguishing Features The primary purpose of this position is to address financial matters and support related to Post Adoption services. This position requires independent decision making, professional judgment, intercommunity collaboration, and knowledge of local resources. The person in this role must be able to effectively communicate with a variety of people from various socioeconomic backgrounds and a variety of mental capabilities. Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work or; Master's degree in Counseling or; Four-year degree in a Human Service field or related curriculum including at least 15 semester hours in courses related to Social Work or Counseling and six months of Social Work or Counseling experience or; Four-year degree and one year of experience in Counseling or in a related Human Service field which provides experience in techniques of counseling, casework, group work, or community organization. A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement. Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking candidates are a plus. Valid driver's license required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Post Adoption Specialist will complete Adoption Subsidy tasks to include, but not limited to, processing non-recurring fees, replacement check requests, State adjustment requests, verification letters, and vendor requests. This position will additionally be responsible for maintenance and auditing needs of the Adoption subsidy records. This position will additionally aid Sr. Social Workers in some tasks and duties as needed. Other duties as directed. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Considerable knowledge of the program/area(s) of assignment. General knowledge of all agency and community programs and services which could affect the client/applicant. Good mathematical reasoning and computational skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret rules, regulations and procedures. Ability to communicate with clients/applicants, the public at large, and public officials to obtain data, and to explain and interpret rules, regulations and procedures. Ability to perform caseworker functions within structured time frames. Click to view Full Time with Benefits information. Click to view Part Time with Benefits information. These links do not apply to positions that are Part Time, no benefits. 01 The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions. Yes I understand and agree No I do not agree 02 Please select your highest level of completed education. Some High School High School Diploma or GED Some College, Trainings, Certifications Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or Advanced Degree 03 Do you have a Masters degree in Social Work (MSW)? Yes No 04 Do you have a Bachelors Degree in Social Work (BSW)? Yes No 05 Do you have a graduate degree in a human service field? Yes No 06 How many years of child welfare experience do you have? No experience Less than 2 years 2 years to less than 5 years 5 years or more 07 Have you completed the NC State Child Welfare Pre-Service Training or the NC Child Welfare Collaborative? Yes No 08 Do you have experience completing assessments and/or home studies? Yes No 09 Are you comfortable typing on the computer and entering information in form filled boxes? Yes No Required Question Employer Forsyth County (NC) Address 201 N. Chestnut St. Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27101 Phone 336-703-2400 Website http://www.forsyth.cc