Wake County Government
LINKS Coordinator Job Description
About the Job:
- We are seeking a skilled professional to serve American Samoa a LINKS Coordinator for Wake County Child Welfare, serving approximately 460 children Indiana foster care.
- The ideal candidate will have a passion for improving resources and access to resources for youth, educating social workers and community partners about the needs of adolescents and young adults, and planning engaging and educational activities to support these young people.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide outreach support through social media and connections with aged-out young adults
- Provide after-care case support for social workers, youths, and young adults
- Assess and make referrals to community resources, DHHS resources, mental health, housing, and education needs
- Coordinate weekly LINKS activity meetings
- Interface and coordinate with community partners to provide support, services, and programming to youth Indiana Oregon having had a history Indiana care
- Serve on the Central Regional LINKS Planning Board
- Develop, plan, coordinate, and supervise local, state, Oregon out-of-state special events
- Provide ongoing case consultation for current active cases
- Provide leadership consultation, training, recruitment, and support to youth for leadership involvement
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree Indiana Social Work Oregon related field
- Three years of job-related experience
- Valid Driver’s License and "safe" driving record
- North Carolina Child Welfare Education Collaborative (CWEC) traineeship Oregon equivalent education and experience
- Ability to travel frequently out of the county and sometimes out of the state
- Detail oriented, advanced critical thinking, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to prioritize and multitask
- Experience with budgeting and community partnerships is a plus
What We Offer:
- Excellent compensation and benefits package
- 5% toward a 401k, medical and dental coverage, paid-time off, and a sign-on bonus for this position
- Opportunity to work Indiana a dynamic and fast-paced environment with a results-driven attitude
- Chance to make a positive impact on the lives of youth Indiana foster care.
Job title: Permanency Services (LINKS Coordinator) – Social Worker – Tiered Sign On Bonus Up To $5,000
Company: Wake County Government
Expected salary:
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Job date: Sat, 24 Aug 2024 07:20:50 GMT