SOCIAL SERVICES
QUICK LINKS: Social Services Home | Medicaid | Food and Nutrition | Child Care Assistance | Child Protective Services | Energy Assistance | Child Support Services | Aging and Adult Services | Work First | Program Integrity (Fraud)
QUICK LINKS: Social Services Home | Medicaid | Food and Nutrition | Child Care Assistance | Child Protective Services | Energy Assistance | Child Support Services | Aging and Adult Services | Work First | Program Integrity (Fraud)
Lenoir County Department of Social Services is a county operated, state supervised, public, non-profit service delivery organization funded by federal, state, and county revenues.
The agency’s purpose is to provide economic assistance, child support enforcement, and professional social work services to individuals and families living in Lenoir County, and to deliver a large number of specialized and complex programs designed to assist the county in coping with a variety of social and economic conditions.
Notice of Your Rights Under Hawkins v. Cohen – English Version
Notice of Your Rights Under Hawkins v. Cohen – Spanish Version
Notice to Food and Nutrition Services Recipients – English Version
Notice to Food and Nutrition Services Recipients – Spanish Version
It is our mission as agents of the Lenoir County Department of Social Services to provide an optimal level of services and assistance to children, families seniors, and disabled adults–as well as the other individuals targeted or determined to be in need of our services-in a compassionate, caring, courteous, confidential and professional manner. It is the intent of every action taken, or endeavor undertaken to promote and maintain the integrity and dignity of the individual while focusing on enhancing a quality of life that we believe is an integral part of the inalienable rights of every person for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It is our belief as human service professionals that service to humanity is the greatest work of life.
DSS Electing County Work First Plan (Effective 10-2019 through 9-2022)
Lenoir County Department of Social Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Lenoir County provides eligible employees with a very competitive benefits package including health and dental insurance, 12 paid holidays per year, 5% match to 401-K, and other optional benefits.
Please visit Lenoir County’s Employment Opportunities page for information about vacancies and online applications.
Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be processed. Applicants must meet minimum requirements to be considered for positions. This agency uses the structured interview process.
All DSS staff are required to have a valid North Carolina driver’s license and to have access to a vehicle for use at work.
Jeff Harrison
Director
Lenoir County Department of Social Services
Phone: 252-559-6400
Fax:
Adult Services & Child Welfare Services - 252-520-7878
Child Support Services - 252-559-6380
Economic Services (Food & Nutrition Services, Medicaid, Fraud, Energy, Transportation) - 252-559-6328
Administration, Personnel, Business Officer/Accounting - 252-559-6381
Physical Address:
130 W King Street
Kinston, NC 28501-4836
Mailing Address:
PO Box 6
Kinston, NC 28503-0006
Hours of Operation:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - 7:30am to 5:00pm
Wednesday – 7:30am to 12:00pm
Director: Jeff Harrison
For more information please visit the NC DHHS Website.