Social Worker Iii - Qat​/Catd

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Social Services (DSS)

Date Posted: APRIL 30, 2026
Closing Date: UNTIL FILLED
Hiring Range: $58,135.00 - $78,447.00
Position Number: , 4004602
Job Type: FULL‑TIME, EXEMPT

• Develop and implement record review tools for each Adult Services Program.
• Conduct quality reviews of Adult Services Programs using record review tools.
• Complete in‑depth analysis of record reviews to determine error trends and causes.
• Create summary reports regarding the data analyzed to present to Program Manager and Supervisors.
• Make recommendations based on findings to improve quality of work.
• Design and deliver training relevant to Adult Services Programs.
• Conduct trainings based on identified error trends.
• Work closely with Adult Services Supervisors to assist and support program needs.
• Attend and participate in all State reviews, audits of Adult Services Programs and meetings with State Program Representatives.
• Assist Child Welfare Services with quality reviews, training, data analysis, and recommendations.
• Assist other QAT members with program evaluation and data analysis.
• Provide quality training to DSS New Hires and refresher trainings to existing DSS employees.
• Develop and revise contract monitoring tools and monitor contracts quarterly.
• Participate as a resource expert in Bidder’s conferences and contract selection teams.
• Participate in unit/section meetings to discuss quality reviews and training elements.

• Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices in complex casework, groupwork, and community problems.
• Considerable knowledge of a wide range of medical, behavioral, and/or psychosocial problems and their treatment theory.
• Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques, governmental and private organizations, resources in the community, laws, regulations, and policies governing the program.
• General knowledge of the methods and principles of casework supervision and training.
• In certain settings, considerable knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes and their treatment as they relate to decisions regarding clinical interventions and appropriate therapies based on medical or psychological diagnosis.
• Skill in establishing rapport with a client and applying techniques or assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of the client’s problems.
• Ability to supervise, train, or instruct lower‑level social workers, students, or interns in the program.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of case load and their families, as well as civic, legal, medical, social, and religious organizations.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively.

Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; or Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only); or Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience; or Master’s degree in a human services field and one year of directly related experience;

or Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience; or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience.

Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

This position may be subject to a background check, which could include, but is not limited to, criminal history (employment‑related and/or SBI fingerprint‑based), credit history, motor vehicle records, educational verification, and checks of the sexual offender registry, depending on the specific requirements of the role. A conviction record does not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment consideration, unless otherwise required by applicable state law.