CHILD WELFARE SOCIAL WORKER - PERMANENCY PLANNING

Job description

Join Durham County Government Durham County Government is home to over 2,000 dedicated professionals working together to deliver essential services that strengthen and support our vibrant, diverse community. As the heart of a fast-growing region, we offer meaningful careers across a wide range of fields—giving you the opportunity to make a real impact where you live, work, grow, and play. Learn more at www.dconc.gov . DEPARTMENT: SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS) DATE POSTED: JANUARY 8, 2026 CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED HIRING RANGE: $64,093.00 - $86,488.00 POSITION NUMBER: MULTIPLE 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. Provides services to children in the legal custody of the Department of Social Services who require reunification, relative placement, adoption and/or termination of parental rights. Makes diligent efforts to achieve permanency for children while monitoring their safety and well-being. Maintains thorough documentation of all case activity. Works in pa...