What You'll Be DoingWake County Child Welfare currently serves approximately 460 children in our foster care system. Currently a quarter of those youth are adolescents or young adults. Our
LINKS Coordinator works specifically and serving this population and their social workers in improving success in achieving the 8 LINKS Outcomes.
If you are passionate about improving resources and access to resources for youth, educating other social workers and community partners about the needs of this population, and planning engaging and educational activities that support these young people, consider sharing your skills and talents with Wake County.
We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package to our employees, which includes 5% toward a 401k, medical and dental coverage, paid-time off, and a sign-on bonus for this position! Need we say more? Come see why others want to live, work, and play in Wake County! Join #TeamWake!
The LINKS Coordinator's essential duties include: - Providing outreach support including monitoring and updating social media sites; staying connected with aged-out young adults
- Providing after-care case support for social workers, youths, and young adults
- Assessing and making needed referrals to community resources, DHHS resources, mental health, housing, and education needs
- Coordinating weekly LINKS activity meetings
- Interfacing and coordinating with various community partners to provide support, services and programming to youth in or having had a history in care
- Serving on the Central Regional LINKS Planning Board
- Developing, planning, coordinating, and supervising local, state, or out-of-state special events (SaySo, national conferences, college tours, etc.)
- Providing ongoing case consultation for current active cases
- Providing leadership consultation which will include training, recruitment, and support to youth for leadership involvement
- Attending meetings and performing duties deemed necessary to further the success of the division’s programs
About Our TeamWake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is the consolidation of programs and services that include social services, public health, job search assistance, child support, and transportation. Our mission, in partnership with the community, is to facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents. In addition to our numerous standard programs, Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is engaged in a number of special initiatives that are impacting services and programs throughout our entire agency. Whether legislated down from the changing regulations on the Federal or State level or bubbling up from the entrepreneurial spirit of our staff, you can always look forward to Wake County Health and Human Services implementing new and exciting enhancements to our services and programs.
The Basics (Required Education and Experience) - Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field
- Three years of job-related experience
- Completion of the NC Child Welfare Education Collaborative (CWEC) traineeship can be substituted for 1 year of experience
- Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
- Equivalent education and experience are accepted
- Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience) - Current NC Child Welfare Pre-Service Training
- Public child welfare experience in a department of Social Service in NC
- Foster Care and Adoption experience
- Resource Parent Curriculum [RPC] Trained
How Will We Know You're 'The One'? - Detail oriented and able to produce accurate documentation
- Advanced critical thinking skills
- 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
- Group facilitation
- Must understand the importance of shared parenting and family connections
- Must understand the importance of achieving timely permanence for youth in foster care
- Must be a strong advocate for adolescents and transition aged-youth in foster care
- Some budgeting expertise as well as an ability to work with and build community partnerships
- Ability to travel frequently out of the county and sometimes out of the state
About This PositionLocation: Human Services Center Swinburne Raleigh, NC 27610
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 5:15 pm; flexibility required
Hiring Range: 28.96 - 39.10 Commensurate with Experience
Market Range: 28.96 - 49.24
Please include
ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 9/3/2024
What Makes Wake GreatHome to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.
Equal Opportunity StatementWake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Background Check StatementPosition may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Emergency Service Worker StatementIn the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
