Social Worker II (Licensing)

Salary: $61,616.28 - $98,586.05 Annually
Location : 1225 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202602956
Department: Social Services
Division: Social Work Services/Children
Opening Date: 05/14/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Grade: 113


Position Overview
This position is located in the Social Work Services - Children Division.
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.

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 and fingerprint check is required.

Has or is able to obtain a valid North Carolina Driver's License.

This position will require assisting 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. If mailed, they must be postmarked before the closing date of the vacancy in order to be considered for the position.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log into your account and click "Application Status."

If there are specific questions regarding this posting, you may contact DSS Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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.
Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan including a Government Retirement Plan, 13 paid holidays per year and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic.To see more information about the benefits offered to employees
01


Which of the following is the highest degree you have obtained?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College Coursework, No Degree
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate's Degree

02


Do you possess a BSW from an accredited university?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you possess a MSW from an accredited university?

• Yes
• No

04


If you do not have a BSW or MSW, please select the type of major that you possess from the following list.

• Counseling and Guidance
• Rehabilitation Counseling
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Counseling Psychology
• Family Studies
• Criminal Justice
• Therapeutic Recreation
• Special Education
• Child Development and Family Relations
• Other

05


Have you completed the NC Child Welfare Education Collaborative?

• Yes
• No

06


Have you completed the NC Child Welfare Pre-Service training?

• Yes
• No

07


If you answered yes to the Pre-Service question, when did you complete the training? Enter Month/Year
08


If your major was not listed, please list the major you possess.
09


Which of the following best describes your level of experience in case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy or treatment planning?

• Less than 6 months
• 12 to 17 months
• 18 to 23 months
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more
• None of the above

10


Please verify that your application includes the following information: * Employment history including salary, correct dates of employment, employer address and phone number, supervisor's name, and reason for leaving each employer. Applications without the above information will be considered incomplete and not be processed. Information not included in the application will not be used for evaluation purposes; resume will not be used in lieu of application.Please take a moment to review your application before submission to ensure all categories are completed.I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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