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DEPARTMENT: SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS)
DATE POSTED: FEBRUARY 16, 2026 CLOSING DATE: FEBRUARY 23, 2026 HIRING RANGE: $70,663.00 - $95,353.00 POSITION NUMBER: 40008753, 40001489 JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME, EXEMPT
Duties and Responsibilities:
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.
Supervises a team of Child Welfare Social Workers. This position is responsible for receiving and investigating reports of suspected child abuse or neglect. Duties include coordinating, implementing, and managing, and supporting all activities that are performed by five social workers assigned to an assessment/investigative unit, whom work 8:30 am -5:00 pm. The supervisor is responsible for ensuring that the front line social workers carry out their functions of protecting children, complying with court orders, North Carolina Child Welfare Statutes and laws, Federal Child Welfare Statutes and Laws as well as meet the expectations of the county and agency. Due to the nature of child protective services, the employee is required to be knowledgeable about all tasks and expectations within child welfare services and may be expected to perform tasks/responsibilities in other areas of child welfare.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of NC Laws, and policies under which program operates. Knowledge and experience with the judicial system. Ability to teach, plan, organize, and schedule management functions. Comprehensive knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques of social work administration, including a broad knowledge of child welfare services. Effective oral and written communication skills.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
The position requirements are a Masters degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related experience; or a bachelors degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of directly related experience; or a Masters degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of directly related experience; or a bachelors degree and four years of directly related experience; or a bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Requirements:
Experience in Child Welfare Protective Services.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:
Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Background Check Statement:
This position may be subject to a background check, which could include, but is not limited to, criminal history (employment-related and/or SBI fingerprint-based), credit history, motor vehicle records, educational verification, and checks of the sexual offender registry, depending on the specific requirements of the role. A conviction record does not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment consideration, unless otherwise required by applicable state law.