CPS Social Worker – Assessments & After-Hours Support

Orange County Government; Hillsborough (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orange County Department of Social Services is seeking a CPS Social Worker specializing in CPS Assessments. The role involves delivering professional social work services for children and families affected by abuse, neglect, or dependency, including assessments and permanency planning.

Ideal candidates will have child welfare experience, strong communication, critical thinking, and time management skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work and 1 year of social work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work and 2 years of social work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in any field and 4 years of direct social work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional social work services for children and families in cases of child abuse, neglect, and/or dependency.
• Conduct CPS assessments, investigations, in-home services, or foster care/permanency planning.
• Maintain documentation and collaborate with supervisors to ensure client needs are met.

Skills

Social work experience

Child welfare

Communication

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Bachelor’s degree in any field with 4 years direct social work experience

Job description

The Orange County Department of Social Services is seeking a CPS Social Worker specializing in CPS Assessments. The role involves delivering professional social work services for children and families affected by abuse, neglect, or dependency, including assessments and permanency planning.

Ideal candidates will have child welfare experience, strong communication, critical thinking, and time management skills.