Prevention - Social Worker; Time-Limited ; Tiered

Job Title

Primary duties include:

Conducting a comprehensive assessment of families' strengths and needs

Participating in family service planning meetings, developing and implementing service plans with measurable goals and objectives

Working with families to overcome barriers and achieve improvement in functioning

Referring, arranging and advocating for services that a family needs

Conducting home visits to families for the purpose of counseling and monitoring of services and outcomes

Utilizing social work tools such as but not limited to genograms, ecomaps, and financial worksheets

Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required

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.

Experience with interviewing, screening, and assessing needs of at risk families in social services environment

Community engagement experience

Resource development experience

Experience in working with at-risk families

Knowledge of coaching and case management techniques to interface and connect with traumatized and difficult to reach families

Knowledge of programs and services that assist at risk families

Strong interpersonal and customer services skills; able to build and maintain positive, productive relationships with peers, colleagues, managers, providers, the community and other professionals

The ability to respond to and manage ever-changing requirements and priorities with flexibility and a positive attitude

Methods to reduce tension and resolve conflict

Experience in community outreach and engagement

Location:

HSC Swinburne Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type:

Temporary

Work Schedule:

Mon–Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm; frequent evening and weekend events required

Hiring Range: 27.58 - 37.24 Commensurate with Experience

Market Range: 27.58 - 46.89

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

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 10/7/2026

Consistently ranked high among the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is the proud home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, and the two-time Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes, winners in 2006 and 2026. 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.

Starting in fall 2026, the Wake County Board will have seven commissioners elected by voters in their districts and two at-large commissioners elected by the whole County. The County is regarded as a fiscally responsible and well-managed government, enjoying a AAA bond rating. The County's FY2027 General Fund budget is approximately $2.28 billion, and the County has more than 5,000 full time employees.

Wake County Government came in at #2 on the Healthiest Employers list for 2024. This year, US News & World Report ranked Raleigh #5 on its list of Best Places to Live, and the Milken Institute ranked Raleigh #1 on its 2025 list of Best-Performing Cities.

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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