Child Protective Services - Social Worker - Tiered Sign-On Bonus Up To $5,000

Job Title

Conduct CPS Assessments

You'll be part of a supportive, mission-focused team that values professionalism, growth, and collaboration. Wake County offers:

Conduct CPS Assessments

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!

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

• Master of Social Work with one year experience
• Child Welfare experience as Child Protective Services in-home services
• Experience with a diverse population
• Experience with visiting homes in communities
• Public child welfare experience in a Dept. of Social Services in NC
• Experience working with children/families in a state or court administered agency
• Foster Care and Adoption experience
• Probation or Mental health related experience

• Maintain social, ethical, and organizational norms
• Firmly adhere to codes of conduct and ethical principles
• Build and maintain positive, productive relationships with peers, colleagues, managers, providers, the community and other professionals
• Weigh alternative actions and make decisions that incorporate opinions, facts, tangible and/or intangible factors
• Deal with others in difficult and complex situations to achieve resolution or adherence to laws and/or regulations
• Use appropriate interpersonal skills and methods to reduce tension and resolve conflict
• Make decisions without regard to that personal prejudices, biases, and experiences
• Handle disappointment and/or rejections while still working effectively
• Deal with high stress situations calmly and effectively
• Stay with a job or plan until the desired objective is achieved or is no longer reasonably attainable
• Recognize and respect the value of individual differences at all levels of the organization
• Provide employment and development opportunities equitably to support a diverse workforce

Location:

HSC Swinburne Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type:

Regular

Work Schedule:

Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 5:15 pm (requires flexibility to meet family needs and ensure child safety)

Hiring Range: 29.60 - 39.96 Commensurate with Experience

Market Range: 29.60 - 50.33

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date:
This requisition is open until filled and may close at any time

Consistently ranked high among the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, and 2006 Stanley Cup Champions, the Carolina Hurricanes. In addition to being Wake County's seat of government, Raleigh is also the center of state government, with the Capitol Building, legislature and many state government offices located in Raleigh.

With an estimated population of just over 1.2 million residents, Wake County is North Carolina's most populous county. Entertainment, recreation, and art and culture abound with the North Carolina Museum of Art, JC Raulston Arboretum, and the Neuse River Trail all in the heart of Wake County. Wake County uses the Council/Manager form of government. Currently, the seven members of the Board of Commissioners are elected by district on a partisan basis and serve four-year terms.

In Fall 2026, two at-large seats will be added for nine total commissioners. The County is regarded as a fiscally responsible and well-managed government, enjoying a AAA bond rating. The County's FY2026 General Fund budget is approximately $2.1 billion, and the County has over 5,100 full time employees. Wake County Government came in at #2 on the Healthiest Employers list for 2024.

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