Foster Home Licensing Social Worker II

Durham County; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham County Government seeks a Social Worker II (Foster Home Licensing) to provide professional social work services in the DSS. The role involves evaluating each client’s situation, developing a social history, psychosocial assessment, service plan and follow-up to support families in the foster care system.

Responsibilities include licensing paperwork, home visits, training of resource parents, and quarterly monitoring to ensure safety and compliance with NC regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited institution.
• Alternative: Bachelor's in human services plus related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional social work services to clients seeking services in a county human services agency.
• Evaluate client situations, develop social histories and assessments, and prepare service or treatment plans.
• Assist with licensure of foster homes and conduct home visits and interviews.
• Complete licensing paperwork within mandated timeframes and collaborate with foster parents.
• Coordinate with permanency planning social workers to address issues and ensure safety.

Skills

Social work principles

Assessment skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

Durham County Government seeks a Social Worker II (Foster Home Licensing) to provide professional social work services in the DSS. The role involves evaluating each client’s situation, developing a social history, psychosocial assessment, service plan and follow-up to support families in the foster care system.

Responsibilities include licensing paperwork, home visits, training of resource parents, and quarterly monitoring to ensure safety and compliance with NC regulations.