Position Overview

Examples of Duties

The primary purpose of this social work position is to provide stability and safety for children through the licensing and training of foster and/or adoptive parents. Duties include studying and approving families to provide foster care for children; assessing parenting capacities of potential foster parents; decision-making regarding the foster parents' initial and ongoing ability to meet the needs of the child; and confrontation on sensitive subjects, such as sexuality. Assessment, evaluation, and counseling/therapy are vital tools to determine the families' abilities to parent a child on a temporary basis. This assessment and evaluation are completed through both individual interviews and group leadership. This position will require evening and weekend work for group sessions, home visits and on-call weekend coverage to locate emergency placements for children. Worker is responsible for resource development, consultation, case management, and community liaison.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree in social work from an
appropriately accredited institution; bachelor's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Directly Related Experience is defined as Human Services experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The selected applicant will be subject to the following conditions prior to appointment. Failure to complete or fulfill these conditions may result in dismissal.
The employee in this position will be operating motor vehicles for Cumberland County and shall have a valid North Carolina Driver's License.
Each applicant who is tendered an offer for employment for any position with Cumberland County shall be tested for the use of drugs specified in the County policy. Refusal to submit to testing or a confirmed positive test shall be a basis for withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.
Law enforcement background check is required.
Duties of this position require the use of the employee's personal vehicle.
This position will be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
The Cumberland County Department of Social Services has a dress code policy that must be adhered to. This policy includes specific guidelines related to tattoos and body piercing.
College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Social Services, P.O. Box 2429, Fayetteville, NC 28302. Prior to employment start date, an official transcript must be presented in its original unopened envelope.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.
If there are specific questions regarding this posting, you may contact DSS Human Resources @ (910) 677-2599.
MISSION
The Cumberland County Department of Social Services stands united to strengthen individuals and families and to protect children and vulnerable adults. We collaborate with our community partners to provide programs and services which engage our customers in improving their quality of life.
VISION
We envision our Department... as a catalyst for improving quality of life through teamwork, partnership, forward thinking, and cutting-edge service delivery. We envision our customers...as partners, motivated and empowered to improve their quality of life.
Our Core Standards & Values
A quality customer experience, business operations and employee experience represents our three Core Standards that guide our principles and values. We have identified eight core values and validating behaviors that define our departments: Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Diversity, Innovation, Optimism, Integrity and Flexibility.