What You'll Be Doing

Wake County has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Housing - Social Worker Supervisor!

In Wake County, 91,000 households are considered cost-burdened spending 30% or more on housing. Moreover, 42,000 renter householders are extremely cost-burdened, meaning they are spending more than half of their income on gross rent, with 60% or 26,000 of these renters earning an income less than $24,000 a year. Given the number of cost burdened families and the increasing cost of living, it is extremely important to provide financial assistance and support services to residents to prevent the loss of the affordable housing they currently have.

The Housing Resource Team operates as a unit of the Homeless Services Division tasked with offering a full array of diversion, prevention/relocation and housing identification/navigation services to ensure that fewer citizens become homeless and that citizens who need affordable housing are matched to the affordable housing available in Wake County.

Duties include:

• Interview individuals who are experiencing a housing crisis
• Assess and verify tenancy problems, income and financial assistance needs
• Negotiate with landlords regarding late payments, damage or lease violations
• Consult with legal services staff regarding actions to prevent evictions
• With client permission, request mediation services for more serious conflict
• Connect household members with employment services
• Recommend financial assistance and services needed to resolve current tenancy problems
• With the household, develop a housing plan with goals for successful case closing and implement plan
• Provide information to individuals regarding employment, financial and other community resources
• Maintain required data on all cases

About Our Team

Wake County’s Department of Housing Affordability and Community Revitalization goal is to ensure that quality affordable housing is available and accessible for all Wake County residents. As the population and economy continue to grow in Wake County, the need for affordable housing development and preservation increases. Not only do more units of affordable housing need to be built, housing services must be provided to support families and individuals to access or maintain safe, decent, affordable housing. Affordable housing is also critical to preserving Wake County’s economic competitiveness by offering housing for workers at all income levels, supporting housing stability and economic opportunity for its residents and furthering Wake County’s commitment to healthy and inclusive growth. The Department’s programs include: Community Revitalization, Development Financing, Homeless and Prevention Services, Emergency Shelter, Support Services and Permanent Supportive Housing.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field
• One year of job-related 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)

• Master’s degree in Human Services, Health, Housing or related field

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Supervisory skills with the ability to provide guidance and professional support to staff and offer feedback
• Knowledge of social work principles, techniques, practices and their application to complex casework
• Considerable and knowledge of treatment planning
• Ability to establish a rapport with clients and build interpersonal relationships

About This Position

Location: Oak City Multi-Services Center Raleigh, NC 27603

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:15pm

Hiring Range: 26.33 - 44.76

Market Range: 26.33 - 44.76

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 10/8/2024

What Makes Wake Great

Home 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 Statement

Wake 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 Statement

Position 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 Statement

In 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.

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