Child Welfare Social Worker - Child Protective Services- Multiple

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Join Durham County Government
Durham County Government is home to over 2,000 dedicated professionals working together to deliver essential services that strengthen and support our vibrant, diverse community. As the heart of a fast-growing region, we offer meaningful careers across a wide range of fields—giving you the opportunity to make a real impact where you live, work, grow, and play. Learn more nc.gov.
DEPARTMENT: SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS)
DATE POSTED: JULY 28, 2026
CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
HIRING RANGE: $66,016.00 - $89,083.00
POSITION NUMBER: MULTIPLE
JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME, EXEMPT
THIS POSITION HAS BEEN REPOSTED; ALL PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS REMAIN UNDER CONSIDERATION AND NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED.

THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A TIERED $4,000.00 CRITICAL POSITION BONUS.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Social Services Child Protective Services provides family assessments, forensic investigations and/or case management for families with substantiated reports of suspected child neglect and abuse as defined in the General Statutes of North Carolina.
• Conducts comprehensive assessments of child safety, family strengths and needs, and family support systems.
• Prepares court summaries and participates in associated court proceedings.
• Ability to use best practice strategies and professional judgement in complex situations are essential.
• Must have knowledge of child welfare policies and practices (including but not limited to social work investigation, crisis intervention and family functioning and child development)