Child Welfare Caseworker - Protective Services

Durham County Government; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ADA accommodations

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Durham County Government seeks a qualified social worker to provide advanced casework for at-risk children, including protective services, counseling, and crisis response. The role involves investigation, court testimony, and coordination with other agencies to ensure child safety and permanency.

The position requires a Master’s in social work and relevant experience; bilingual skills are a plus. This is a full-time, exempt role with potential for a tiered $4,000 critical position bonus and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work and at least 1 year of social work or counseling experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work with 2 years of social work or counseling experience.
• Master’s degree in a counseling field with 2 years of social work or counseling experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to children in foster care or child protective settings.
• Prepare court summaries and testify in court.
• Collaborate with local agencies to support permanency planning.
• Document case activity thoroughly and maintain records.

Skills

Social work principles

Court testimony

Case management

Communication

Risk assessment

Documentation

Interagency collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Counseling degree

Rehabilitation/counseling experience

Job description

Durham County Government seeks a qualified social worker to provide advanced casework for at-risk children, including protective services, counseling, and crisis response. The role involves investigation, court testimony, and coordination with other agencies to ensure child safety and permanency.

The position requires a Master’s in social work and relevant experience; bilingual skills are a plus. This is a full-time, exempt role with potential for a tiered $4,000 critical position bonus and