Human Services Senior Practitioner– Adoption Social Worker
Position Number – 2451BR
This Human Services Senior Practitioner position is located within Child Welfare. Wake County Child Welfare has
over 740 children in foster care. Currently, the Child Welfare division has over 315 children in foster care (in the
legal custody or placement responsibility of Human Services) with a plan of adoption.
This position is responsible for assessing and completing Pre-placement assessments regarding unlicensed
relatives and families that are licensed by Wake County. This position will manage an adoption caseload and
serve families within that case until the final adoption decree is issued by the clerk of court.
This position is expected to have at least monthly face to face contact with each child and each pre-adoptive
parent. This position is responsible for conducting post-placement visits with child (ren) and family; provide
ongoing training and consultation; complete required adoption paperwork with the family and submit to clerk of
court within required timeframes. This position is responsible for ensuring the adoption record is complete and
entered into PRIME (WC electronic case management system) throughout the life of the case and into the
appropriate database after the decree is issued. The position will access and monitor services to families ensuring
the adoptive parents are able to effectively meet the needs of the youth placed in their home. This position will
prepare reports to the court, attend court hearings when required and responsible for educating the adoptive
family about post adoption supports.
Knowledge, Skills, * Detail oriented and able to produce accurate documentation
Abilities &
* Advanced critical thinking skills
Competencies
* Ability to multi-task and prioritize
* Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
* A high level of energy with a results driven attitude suited to work in a fast paced
environment.
* Detailed understanding of Child Welfare practice
* Strong team member
* Must understand the importance of shared parenting and family connections
* Must understand the importance of achieving timely permanence for youth in
foster care
Minimum Requirements – Master's degree in Social Work and one year of experience in social work or
counseling; or equivalent. A valid driver's license and a "safe" driving record required.
Preferred Requirements – Current NC Pre-Service Training for Child Welfare workers, public child welfare
experience in a Dept. of Social Service in NC, and NC Child Welfare Collaboratives.
Schedule – 8:30-5:15pm
NOTE: A criminal background check will be conducted.
Expected Hiring Range - $20.34 - 27.52
CLOSING DATE – July 23, 2015
Apply at www.wakegov.com