DSS Human Services Coordinator I*
Salary
$53,664.00 - $84,623.00 Annually
Location
Department of Social Services- Hillsborough Commons, NC
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
150-2026-277
Department
Social Services
Opening Date
08/26/2026
Closing Date
9/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
General Description
The Orange County Department of Social Services has an opening for a Human Services Coordinator I. The work involves the responsibility for leading the work of and providing continuing training to Human Services Specialists and Human Services Technicians. An employee in this class leads a team in application processing, determination, and re-determination of eligibility for one or more public assistance programs. An employee in this class troubleshoots issues and trains employees on the use of related software applications.
Work is performed under the general direction of the Human Services Supervisor with leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work, and in making decisions regarding customer needs and requests and conducting project assignments. Supervision over others is not required of this position. Position does related work as required.
Hiring range is based on the Orange County Social Services Step Plan. The Step Plan is based on years of Human Services Coordinator I experience. Full credit is given for years of experience performing the same job functions. Partial credit is given for years of experience performing related job functions. The top half of the scale is reserved for career employees with senior level experience in the same role.
Full Performance of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Click the link below for full job specification which includes essential functions, knowledge, skills, abilities and physical requirements.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orangecountync/classspecs/1441244
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in human services field such as social work, counseling, or psychology or closely related field; OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in human services field such as social work, counseling, or psychology or closely related field AND two (2) years of work experience in social work or counseling and/or work experience in the techniques of casework, group work, or community organization; OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above. A higher degree does not substitute for work experience.
Must have one (1) year of work experience in leading teams or coordinating the work of others.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid drivers license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
All offers of employment are conditioned upon successful clearance of a background check. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.
In accordance with Section 28 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, and/or relevant State and Federal statutes, candidates for employment may be required to undergo fingerprinting and a criminal history background check based on the job responsibilities of the position. A fingerprinting check is conducted by the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and a criminal history background check is conducted by an authorized Federal or State regulatory agency to determine eligibility for appointment. Employment is contingent upon successful clearance through these checks, which are mandated for certain roles depending on the nature of the job and applicable laws. Further, all offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory verification of your eligibility for employment, successful completion of the required pre-employment testing and/or screening, including drug testing when required and the submission and approval of all new hire documentation completion of your new hire paperwork.
As with all positions with the Department of Social Services, this position may be required to serve in shelters in time of natural and man-made disasters including overnight and weekends. The duties assigned during this time may vary from your regularly assigned duties. Assigned duties will be at the discretion of the Social Services Director.
Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
Orange County provides a competitive benefits package for permanent full-time and permanent part-time employees that includes:
Participation in the North Carolina State Retirement System;
Orange County contributes 15.10% of your base salary per pay period and 17.10% for LEO.
Health Insurance (Medical)
Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage health insurance.
Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage health insurance.
Dental Insurance
Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage for dental insurance.
Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage for dental insurance.
Vision Insurance
Orange County offers vision insurance for employee and dependent coverage with premiums rates between $5-$15 bi-weekly.
Life Insurance
Orange County pays for an employee life insurance policy based on employees' salary up to $50,000.
Optional Life Insurance for employee and dependent life insurance policy.
Short Term Disability
Orange County pays for an employee short term disability policy that provides income protection up to 11 weeks with a weekly benefit of 70% of your weekly salary.
Optional Long Term Disability Coverage Policy
Optional Insurance Policies: Pet Discount Program, Identity Theft Insurance, Legal Insurance
401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Orange County contributes $104 per pay period ($2704.00 annually) for supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.
12 Paid Holidays
Anniversary Leave ( 8 hours of leave on your anniversary each year)
Annual Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule, pro-rated for permanent part time employees)
0-2 Years of Service = 125.84 hours/year
2-5 Years of Service = 145.08 hours/year
5-10 Years of Service = 173.68 hours/year
10-15 Years of Service = 202.80 hours/year
15-20 Years of Service = 231.40 hours/year
20+ Years of Service = 260.52 hours/year
Sick Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule)
96.2 hours/year
Tuition reimbursement assistance
Various other leave programs including civil, funeral, parental, etc.
01
Orange County is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employees eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9). I understand, that if hired, my employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify.
02
I understand that resumes are welcomed but do not substitute for the work experience section of this application and failure to complete the work experience section will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered for eligibility. Did you fully complete the work experience section of this application?
03
Are you an Orange County Local Government employee?
04
Are you related to anyone who currently works for Orange County Social Services?
05
Do you have, or are able to obtain, a valid North Carolina Drivers License?
06
Please indicate your highest level of education from an accredited school.
07
Please indicate your degree major.
08
If you indicated Related, please indicate your degree major.
09
Please indicate the years of work experience you have in social work or counseling and/or work experience in the techniques of casework, group work, or community organization?
10
Do you have 1 or more years leading teams or coordinating the work of others?
11
Do you have experience working with complex computer software?
12
Please indicate experience working with the following computer hardware or software. (check all that apply)
13
If other, please indicate.
14
Do you have experience in public assistance? If yes, please describe.
15
This position may be required to serve in shelters in time of natural and man-made disasters including overnight and weekends. The duties assigned during this time may vary from your regularly assigned duties. Assigned duties will be at the discretion of the Social Services Director. Are you willing and able to respond during disasters?
Required Question
Employer Orange County Government
Address 131 W. Margaret Lane, 3rd Floor
Hillsborough, North Carolina, 27278
Phone 919-245-2550
Website http://www.orangecountync.gov
| Location | NC |
| Salary | $5–$15 Per Week |
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