Northampton County DSS

Northampton County DSS The Northampton County Department of Social Services provides social services and financial assistance to county residents who meet eligibility criteria.

This page is intended to provide information to the citizens of upcoming events and information about all programs. Please do not post personally identifiable information and as always be respectful. DSS are mandatory reporters if you would like to make a report of child abuse please call the CPS Hotline: (252) 534-1773. If you would like to make a to the Elder Abuse Hotline: 252-534-246

The Hotline for both Elder and Child Abuse for after hours, weekends, and holidays: 252-574-1041

07/31/2026

SOCIAL WORKER II
Northampton County Department of Social Services has a vacant Social Worker II
position in the Work First Unit. Position requires working with DSS clients to enable them to obtain education, skills and training so that they may become economically self-sufficient. Requires in-depth knowledge of social work skills and excellent communication skills. Position also includes some Income Maintenance Caseworker duties. Must possess a valid state driver’s license. Prefer individuals with innovative and creative ideas.
Minimum Education and Experience: BSW from an accredited school of social work; or, four-year degree in a human services field from an accredited college/university and one year directly related experience; or, four-year degree from an accredited college/university and two years directly related experience. May consider applicants who qualify for lower social work level. Salary is based on applicant’s ability to qualify for full classification. Qualified applicants must complete a State Application (PD-107), attach an official college transcript and submit before the closing date to:
Sondra Livesay
Northampton County Dept. of Social Services
P. O. Box 157
Jackson, N. C. 27845
Closing date for receipt of applications & transcripts is Monday, August 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Only applicants with completed applications and transcripts will be considered. Applications will also be accepted at NC Works, 1560 Julian R Allsbrook Hwy, Roanoke Rapids, N. C. 27870. Northampton County is an equal opportunity employer and hires only U. S. Citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Northampton County complies with ADA requirements. All successful candidates will be required to submit to a substance abuse test and a criminal history record check.

07/31/2026

SOCIAL WORKER III
Northampton County Department of Social Services has a vacant Social Worker III Foster Home Licensing/Adoption position. This position requires two to three days per month Intake in the Services Unit and participation in the agency on-call schedule.
Minimum Training and Experience Requirements: MSW from an accredited school of social work; BSW from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative; BSW from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience; four-year degree in a human services field from an accredited college/university and two years directly related experience; four-year degree from an accredited college/university and three years directly related experience; Masters degree in counseling from an accredited college/university in a human services field and one year directly related experience. May consider applicants who qualify for lower social work level. Salary is based on applicant’s ability to qualify for full classification. Qualified applicants must complete a State Application (PD-107), enclose an official college transcript and submit before the closing date to:
Sondra B. Livesay
Northampton County Dept. of Social services
P. O. Box 157
Jackson, N. C. 27845
Closing date for receipt of applications & transcripts is Monday, August 17, 2026; at 5:00 p.m. Only applicants with completed applications and transcripts will be considered. Applicants must possess a valid state driver’s license. Applications will also be accepted at NCWORKS, 1560 Julian R Allsbrook Hwy, Roanoke Rapids, N. C. 27870. Northampton County is an equal opportunity employer and hires only U. S. Citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers and complies with ADA requirements. All successful candidates will be required to submit to a substance abuse test and a criminal history record check.

07/31/2026

INCOME MAINTENANCE CASEWORKER II
Northampton County Department of Social Services has a vacant full time permanent Income Maintenance Caseworker II position. Work at this level involves interviewing clients to obtain information, completing initial applications, verifying information obtained, determining eligibility and completing scheduled program reviews. Ability to speak Spanish would be positive.
Considerable knowledge of the program area of assignment. Good mathematical reasoning and computation skills. Ability to read, analyze and interpret rules, regulations and procedures. Must possess a valid state driver’s license. One year of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker for the Income Maintenance Caseworker II level. Candidates may be considered at the Income Maintenance Caseworker I level which requires as a minimum graduation from high school and three years of paraprofessional, clerical or other public contact experience, which included negotiating, interviewing, explaining information, the gathering and compiling of data, the analysis of data and/or the performance of mathematical or legal tasks. All qualified applicants must complete a State application form (PD-107), attach an official college transcript – if applicable, and submit before the closing date to:
Sondra Livesay
Northampton County Dept. of Social Services
P. O. Box 157
Jackson, N. C. 27845
Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, August 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Applications will also be accepted at NCWORKS, 1560 Julian R. Allsbrook Hwy, Roanoke Rapids, N. C. 27870. Northampton County is an EOE, complies with ADA requirements and hires only U. S. Citizens and lawfully admitted aliens. Northampton County complies with ADA requirements. All successful candidates will be required to submit to a substance abuse test and a criminal history record check.

07/02/2026

SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR II
Northampton County Department of Social Services has a vacant Social Work Supervisor II position. Employee will supervise social work / income maintenance staff in the Employment Services and Day Care Units. Must possess knowledge of methods and principles of social worker supervision and training; techniques and practices and their application to specific problems; considerable knowledge of the laws, regulations and policies which govern social work programs; ability to express ideas clearly and concisely; and to plan and execute work effectively.
Minimum education and experience: Candidate must meet minimum qualification standards as established by the Office of State Personnel. Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of social work or counseling experience; or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work and two years of social work or counseling experience; or a master’s degree in a counseling field and two years of social work or counseling experience; or four year degree in a human services field or related curriculum including at least 15 semester hours in courses related to social work or counseling and three years of social work or counseling; or graduation from a four year college and four years of experience in a related human services field providing experience in the techniques of casework, group work, or community organization. Qualified applicants must complete a State Application (PD-107), attach an official college transcript and submit before the closing date to:
Sondra Livesay
Northampton County Dept. of Social Services
P. O. Box 157
Jackson, N. C. 27845
Closing date for receipt of applications and transcripts is Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Only applicants with completed applications and transcripts will be considered. Applications will also be accepted at the NC Works, 406 Premier Blvd, Roanoke Rapids, N. C. 27870. Northampton County is an equal opportunity employer and hires only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Northampton County complies with ADA requirements. All successful candidates will be required to submit to a substance abuse test and a criminal history record check.

06/11/2026

SOCIAL WORKER II Northampton County Department of Social Services has a vacant Social Worker II position in the Work First Unit. Position requires working with DSS clients to enable them to obtain education, skills and training so that they may become economically self-sufficient. Requires in-depth knowledge of social work skills and excellent communication skills. Position also includes some Income Maintenance Caseworker duties. Must possess a valid state driver’s license. Prefer individuals with innovative and creative ideas. Minimum Education and Experience: BSW from an accredited school of social work; or, four-year degree in a human services field from an accredited college/university and one year directly related experience; or, four-year degree from an accredited college/university and two years directly related experience. May consider applicants who qualify for lower social work level. Salary is based on applicant’s ability to qualify for full classification. Qualified applicants must complete a State Application (PD-107), attach an official college transcript and submit before the closing date to: Sondra Livesay Northampton County Dept. of Social Services P. O. Box 157 Jackson, N. C. 27845 Closing date for receipt of applications & transcripts is Friday, June 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Only applicants with completed applications and transcripts will be considered. Applications will also be accepted at NC Works, 1560 Julian R Allsbrook Hwy, Roanoke Rapids, N. C. 27870. Northampton County is an equal opportunity employer and hires only U. S. Citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Northampton County complies with ADA requirements. All successful candidates will be required to submit to a substance abuse test and a criminal history record check.

06/11/2026

SOCIAL WORKER INVESTIGATIVE/ASSESSMENT/TREATMENT POSITION Northampton County Department of Social Services has vacant permanent full-time Social Worker-Investigative/Assessment/Treatment positions which requires working with abused and neglected children, their parents and the court system. This position requires two to three days per month intake in the Services Unit and participation in the agency on-call schedule. Minimum Training and Experience Requirements: MSW from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative; MSW from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience; BSW from an accredited school of social work including completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative and one year directly related experience; BSW from an accredited school of social work and two years directly related experience; Four-year degree in a human services field from an accredited college/university and three years directly related experience; Four-year degree from an accredited college/university and four years directly related experience; Masters degree in counseling from an accredited college/university in a human services field and two years directly related experience. May consider applicants who qualify for lower social work level. Salary is based on applicant’s ability to qualify for full classification. Qualified applicants must complete a State Application (PD-107), enclose an official college transcript and submit before the closing date to: Sondra Livesay Northampton County Dept. of Social Services P. O. Box 157 Jackson, N. C. 27845 Closing date for receipt of applications & transcripts is Friday, June 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Only applicants with completed applications and transcripts will be considered. Applicants must possess a valid state driver’s license. Applications will also be accepted at the NC WORKS Office, 1560 Julian R Allsbrook Hwy, Roanoke Rapids, N. C. 27870. Northampton County is an equal opportunity employer and hires only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers and complies with ADA requirements. All successful candidates will be required to submit to a substance abuse test and a criminal history record check.

05/15/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Northampton County
Board of Social Services
Will Hold its Monthly Board Meeting
On Tuesday, May 19, 2026
at 11:00 a.m.
at the DSS Building
in Jackson, N. C.

05/08/2026

SOCIAL WORKER II Northampton County Department of Social Services has a vacant Social Worker II position in the Work First Unit. Position requires working with DSS clients to enable them to obtain education, skills and training so that they may become economically self-sufficient. Requires in-depth knowledge of social work skills and excellent communication skills. Position also includes some Income Maintenance Caseworker duties. Must possess a valid state driver’s license. Prefer individuals with innovative and creative ideas. Minimum Education and Experience: BSW from an accredited school of social work; or, four-year degree in a human services field from an accredited college/university and one year directly related experience; or, four-year degree from an accredited college/university and two years directly related experience. May consider applicants who qualify for lower social work level. Salary is based on applicant’s ability to qualify for full classification. Qualified applicants must complete a State Application (PD-107), attach an official college transcript and submit before the closing date to: Sondra Livesay Northampton County Dept. of Social Services P. O. Box 157 Jackson, N. C. 27845 Closing date for receipt of applications & transcripts is Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Only applicants with completed applications and transcripts will be considered. Applications will also be accepted at NC Works, 1560 Julian R Allsbrook Hwy, Roanoke Rapids, N. C. 27870. Northampton County is an equal opportunity employer and hires only U. S. Citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Northampton County complies with ADA requirements. All successful candidates will be required to submit to a substance abuse test and a criminal history record check.

05/08/2026

SOCIAL WORKER II Northampton County Department of Social Services has a vacant Social Worker II position in the Adult Services Unit. The primary purpose of this position is to provide and/or arrange for an array of services for the elderly, handicapped, and disabled adults through the Community Alternatives Program. Subject to On-Call on a rotating basis. Requires in-depth knowledge of social work skills and excellent communication skills. Must possess a valid state driver’s license. Minimum Education and Experience: BSW from an accredited school of social work; or, four-year degree in a human services field from an accredited college/university and one year directly related experience; or, four-year degree from an accredited college/university and two years directly related experience. May consider applicants who qualify for lower social work level. Salary is based on applicant’s ability to qualify for full classification. Qualified applicants must complete a State Application (PD-107), attach an official college transcript and submit before the closing date to: Sondra Livesay Northampton County Dept. of Social Services P. O. Box 157 Jackson, N. C. 27845. Closing date for receipt of applications & transcripts is Monday, May 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Only applicants with completed applications and transcripts will be considered. Applications will also be accepted at NCWORKS, 1560 Julian R Allsbrook Hwy, Roanoke Rapids, N. C. 27870. Northampton County is an equal opportunity employer and hires only U. S. Citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Northampton County complies with ADA requirements. All successful candidates will be required to submit to a substance abuse test and a criminal history record check.

05/08/2026

INCOME MAINTENANCE CASEWORKER II Northampton County Department of Social Services has a vacant full time permanent Income Maintenance Caseworker II position. Work at this level involves interviewing clients to obtain information, completing initial applications, verifying information obtained, determining eligibility and completing scheduled program reviews. Ability to speak Spanish would be positive. Considerable knowledge of the program area of assignment. Good mathematical reasoning and computation skills. Ability to read, analyze and interpret rules, regulations and procedures. Must possess a valid state driver’s license. One year of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker for the Income Maintenance Caseworker II level. Candidates may be considered at the Income Maintenance Caseworker I level which requires as a minimum graduation from high school and three years of paraprofessional, clerical or other public contact experience, which included negotiating, interviewing, explaining information, the gathering and compiling of data, the analysis of data and/or the performance of mathematical or legal tasks. All qualified applicants must complete a State application form (PD-107), attach an official college transcript – if applicable, and submit before the closing date to: Sondra Livesay Northampton County Dept. of Social Services P. O. Box 157 Jackson, N. C. 27845 Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, May 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Applications will also be accepted at NCWORKS, 1560 Julian R. Allsbrook Hwy, Roanoke Rapids, N. C. 27870. Northampton County is an EOE, complies with ADA requirements and hires only U. S. Citizens and lawfully admitted aliens. Northampton County complies with ADA requirements. All successful candidates will be required to submit to a substance abuse test and a criminal history record check.

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9588 NC Highway 305/PO Box 157
Jackson, NC
27845

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