DSS Social Worker II-Child Welfare*

DSS Social Worker II-Child Welfare*

Salary

$51,110.00 - $75,945.00 Annually

Location

Department of Social Services- Hillsborough Commons, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

131-2026-1285

Department

Social Services

Opening Date

08/04/2026

Closing Date

8/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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General Description

The Orange County Department of Social Services has an opening for a Social Worker II in Child Welfare. An employee in this class supports the child welfare services team and will develop a working knowledge of all child welfare programs. Work includes direct practice with children and families, as well as data entry and tracking. The successful candidate for this position displays excellent direct practice social work skills, communication skills, time management skills and organizational skills. Work will include home visits, supervised family time, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and assessment of safety and well-being.

Work is performed under the general supervision of a Unit Supervisor or program manager with some 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 client needs and requests. Supervision may be a responsibility of this class depending on the assignment. 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 DSS Social Worker II 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.

• This is a safety sensitive position and participation in the Drug and Alcohol Program is required. SBI background check with fingerprinting is required.

Full Performance of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited School of Social Work in an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree in Social Work; OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree in a human services field and one (1) year of human services experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning; OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree and two (2) years of human services experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

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 may be required depending on the departmental need.

All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of an SBI background check with fingerprinting and pre-employment drug test. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.

Must be able to provide after-hour coverage as needed to meet the demands of the assigned caseload.

Additional certifications or training may be required, depending on position.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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.

Please attach transcript with application.

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.

• Yes

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?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you an Orange County Local Government employee?

• Yes, I am a Permanent Employee that has passed the Probationary Period
• Yes, I am an Employee but I have not passed the Probationary Period
• Yes, I am a Temporary Employee
• No, I am not an Employee

04

Are you related to any current employees working for Orange County DSS?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a valid drivers license in the State of North Carolina?

• Yes
• No

06

What level of education do you have related to this position?

• Masters in Social Work
• Bachelors in Social Work
• Bachelors in Human Services
• Bachelors Degree
• Other

07

If Other, please indicate your degree and major.

08

How many years of direct human services experience do you have?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 or more years

09

Please briefly describe your human services experience. If none, put N/A.

10

Please indicate if you have experience in the following areas. Please choose all that apply.

• Case Management
• Assessment and referral
• Supportive counseling
• Intervention
• Psycho-social therapy
• Treatment planning
• None of the above

11

Please describe your social work experience with families and children.

12

Please indicate your proficiency in Spanish.

• I cannot read, write or speak Spanish
• I am proficient at reading and writing in Spanish
• I am proficient at speaking Spanish
• I am fluent in reading, writing and speaking Spanish

13

Are you able and willing to provide after-hours coverage as needed to meet the demands of the assigned caseload?

• Yes
• No

14

Did you attach an official or unofficial copy of your transcript?

• Yes
• No

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?

• Yes
• No

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