Sr. Social Worker (CPS)

Sr. Social Worker (CPS)

Salary

$60,444.80 - $69,513.60 Annually

Location

741 North Highland Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

08602

Department

Social Services

Division

Family and Children

Opening Date

07/13/2026

Closing Date

7/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
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General Statement of Duties

Forsyth Countys Department of Social Services is currently seeking to hire Sr. Social Workers in the (CPS) Child Protective Service to provide social work services to children who have been identified as victims or potential victims of child abuse, neglect and/or dependency as defined by North Carolina General Statutes.

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This position has been identified to interact with children and must comply with NC G.S. 153A-94.2(b) "requires an applicant for employment to work with children in any capacity, must require the applicant, if offered the position, to be subject to a criminal history record check conducted by the SBI." These checks must be conducted in accordance with G.S. 143B-1209.26, the statute which authorizes the SBI to provide a fingerprint-based state and national criminal record check to cities and counties.

Distinguishing Features

The selected candidate will need to possess a comprehensive understanding of and adhere to all relevant Federal, State, and local laws, policies, and procedures about child abuse, neglect, and dependency. This role necessitates mobility, as a significant portion of the work will be conducted outside the Department of Social Services office, including client homes, courtrooms, and schools.

This individual must demonstrate the ability to observe, accurately report their findings, and effectively communicate with individuals from diverse social and economic backgrounds, as well as varying mental capacities. Clear and concise communication of information obtained is essential.

The selected candidate will provide services to families while conducting thorough assessments of their strengths, needs, safety, and support systems. The aim is to enhance family functioning and assist in the development of permanent plans for children.

Additionally, this individual must be adept at using de-escalation techniques to maintain a calm environment and proactively address any situations that may become disruptive during client interactions.

The work schedule for this role is Monday-Friday: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm. There may be instances when Sr. Social Workers are required to work after 8:00 pm to accommodate families meeting availability.

Minimum Education and Experience

Masters degree in social work from an accredited school of social work or;

Bachelors degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative or;

Bachelors degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year of directly related experience or;

Masters degree in counseling in a human services field and one year of social work or counseling (Department of Social Services) or;

Bachelors degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years of directly related experience or;

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience (Department of Social Services).

Valid drivers license required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Excellent communication and customer service skills;
• Assessing and evaluating the familys strengths and needs;
• Identifying safety factors and the appropriate safety response.
• Assessing the childs safety and developing safety response plans with the parent/caretaker to include identifying interventions;
• Initiating court intervention to ensure the childs safety, if needed;
• Providing ongoing assessment/evaluation of the family toward its goals; maintaining required contacts with the child, parents, and other collateral contacts;
• Completing documentation promptly based on county, state, and federal requirements to ensure appropriate service provision to children and families;
• Documenting all interactions and maintaining this documentation in the case record.
• Completing and submitting documentation to the supervisor at established timeframes;
• Collaborating and consulting with team members, community agencies, and service providers as appropriate;
• Completing all documentation related to initial legal and court proceedings;
• Attending at least 24 hours of ongoing professional development training each appraisal year.

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01

The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

• Yes I understand and agree
• No I do not agree

02

Please select your highest level of completed education.

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College, Trainings, Certifications
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or Advanced Degree

03

Do you have a Masters Degree in Social Work?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a Bachelors Degree in Social Work?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience completing CPS Family Assessments and/or Investigative Assessments?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you know what NCGS 7-B includes?

• Yes
• No

07

Have you completed the NC State Child Welfare Pre-Service Training or the NC Child Welfare Collaborative?

• Yes
• No

08

How many years of experience do you have working with children and families?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

09

Are you familiar with the NC Guidelines for Child Protective Services, or do you know where to find them?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Forsyth County (NC)

Address 201 N. Chestnut St.

Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27101

Phone 336-703-2400

Website http://www.forsyth.cc