Child Protective Services; SISA - Social Worker - Tiered

What You'll Be Doing

Wake County Health and Human Services Child Welfare Division has three federally mandated goals. The first goal is safety - children will be protected from harm from child abuse and neglect. The second goal is permanence
-children entering foster care will be reunited with family or placed in a new permanent home as quickly as possible. The third goal is well-being - the educational, health, and overall well-being of children in foster care or receiving CPS In-Home Services will be enhanced. Federal, state, and local policy dictate that Child Welfare seeks to accomplish these three goals by supporting and strengthening families.

We are currently seeking a Child Protective Services - Social Worker to join our team of dedicated professionals, in the Serious Injury Sex Abuse unit, that protect children and enhance their well-being by supporting and strengthening families.

Essential functions:

• Conduct CPS assessments to determine if children have been maltreated and need protective services
• Provide protective services to help families keep children who have been maltreated safely at home whenever possible
• Maintain ongoing contact with children and families per state policy during assessment
• Ability to utilize effective communication skills when interviewing victim children
• Present case factual findings to the team on a regular basis
• Place children in foster care when no other means are adequate to protect them

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!

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field
• Three years of job-related experience
• Completion of the NC Child Welfare Education Collaborative (CWEC) traineeship can be substituted for 1 year of experience
• Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

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

• NC Child Welfare Preservice Training
• Child Welfare experience in a NC Department of Social Services, Child Welfare Division
• Experience working with a diverse population
• Experience with the delivery of services to community citizens within their living environment
• Experience in testifying in court

• Maintain social, ethical, and organizational principles
• Build and maintain positive, productive relationships with colleagues, providers, the community and other professionals
• Use appropriate interpersonal skills and methods to reduce tension and resolve conflict in complex situations while adhering to statute and policy
• Make decisions without regard to that personal prejudices, biases, and experiences
• Deal with high stress situations calmly and effectively
• Recognize and respect the value of individual differences at all levels of the organization

Location:

Northrn Regional Center Wake Forest, NC 27587

Employment Type:

Regular

Work Schedule:

Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 5:15 pm

Hiring Range:

Market Range: 29.60 - 50.33

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

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 1/14/2026

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state,with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publicationssuch as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the Countyallows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast.

Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of…