ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES (CHILD WELFARE) - 40001290

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: FEBRUARY 19, 2026 CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED HIRING RANGE: $99,430.00 - $134,170.00 POSITION NUMBER: 40001290 JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME, EXEMPT GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This position serves as one of two Assistant Directors responsible for overseeing and leading the Child & Family Services Division. The purpose of the division is protection, safety and well-being of vulnerable children. Families and children served in this Division receive mandated services through Child Protective Services Investigative Assessments, Child Protective Services In-Home/Prevention, Child Placement/ Permanence, LINKS and Foster Care 18-21 program. This position will have assigned programmatic and administrative focus areas but will also be knowledgeabl...