What You'll Be Doing

Do you want to make a positive impact? Are you passionate about community and eager to use your social work skills to support the most vulnerable residents of Wake County? Do you thrive as part of a purpose-driven team?

As a Housing Social Worker with the Cornerstone Bridge Housing Program, you will provide case management services to the twenty residents living at Cornerstone. Cornerstone will serve adults experiencing chronic homelessness and living with severe and persistent mental illness and/or other disabilities.

Essential Functions:

• Provide intensive case management to residents by assessing needs, addressing housing barriers, supporting mental health and substance use and connecting residents to resources
• Develop individualized housing stability plans for each resident and monitor progress towards achieving their goals
• Assist with screening prospective residents and completing initial assessments
• Help clients transition from the bridge housing program to permanent supportive housing
• Facilitate or coordinate groups that are available to Cornerstone Bridge Housing residents
• Orient new residents to the program and assists with addressing incidents as they arise
• Maintains required data and HMIS documentation on all cases
• Assist Housing Support Specialists with weekly unit inspections
• Assist with light housekeeping of units as needed

NOTE: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:15pm with on-call on availability on Saturday and Sundays evenings/nights

About Our Team

Wake County Department of Housing’s goal is to ensure that quality affordable housing is available 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, Rental Assistance, Homeless Services, Community Outreach, Emergency Shelter 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 Social Work
• Experience working in residential settings
• Two years of experience with case management services, housing and homeless population

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

• Knowledge of Housing First, Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, and other evidence-based practices
• Skills and passion for working with mental health, substance use, crisis intervention and homeless populations
• Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and accomplish tasks with accuracy and timeliness
• Excellent rapport-building, speaking, listening and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows programs (Excel, Word, Outlook) with the ability to adapt and work collaboratively as a team player

About This Position

Location: Cornerstone Raleigh, NC 27603

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm with on-call on availability on Saturday and Sundays evenings/nights

Hiring Range: 26.54 - 34.07

Market Range: 26.54 - 41.59

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

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 8/27/2025

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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