Lenoir County Department of Social Services

Lenoir County Department of Social Services Lenoir County Department of Social Services is a county operated, state supervised, public, non-prof

Main Phone: 252 559 6400

*NOTE: To report child abuse, neglect or dependency or to report adult abuse, neglect or exploitation, please contact the Lenoir County Department of Social Services’ Social Work Division at 252-559-6210, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 5:00 PM. After hours, please contact Lenoir County Communications at 252-559-6118 and ask for the On Call Social Worker. Fax: 252-559-6

380 – Services, Child Support, Work First, Day Care, Transportation
252-559-6381 – Administration, Personnel, Accounting
252-559-6328 – Food Stamps, Medicaid, 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.

06/16/2026
CHRISTMAS IN JUNE COMMUNITY WEEK 2026 ❤️🎄Lenoir County DSS Economic Services is excited to celebrate Community Week as p...
06/08/2026

CHRISTMAS IN JUNE COMMUNITY WEEK 2026 ❤️🎄
Lenoir County DSS Economic Services is excited to celebrate Community Week as part of our June Employee Appreciation Month!
Throughout the week, we will be connecting our community with valuable resources while giving back to those in need.
📚 Community Resource Information
Stop by and learn more about programs and services available through Economic Services. DSS will also be giving away treats and gifts throughout the week!
💙 Tuesday
Medicaid Broker and Planned Representative Visit
💚 Thursday
Lenoir County Health Department Visit
🏠 All Week Long
Homeless Shelter Donation Drive
A donation box will be located in the DSS lobby. We are accepting donations such as:
• Shampoo & Conditioner
• Soap & Body Wash
• Toothbrushes & Toothpaste
• New Socks
• Personal Hygiene Products
• Blankets & Coats
• Non-Perishable Food Items
• Gloves & Hats
Every donation makes a difference and helps support members of our community who are experiencing hardship.
Together, we can make a difference

We are currently hiring and the starting salary for the positions are listed below.Child WelfareSocial Worker III - Fost...
06/01/2026

We are currently hiring and the starting salary for the positions are listed below.

Child Welfare
Social Worker III - Foster Care: $55,585 (salary for fully qualified)
Social Worker IV-IAT: $61,355 (salary for fully qualified)
Social Worker IV-IAT (after hours & on-call): $61,355 (salary for fully qualified)

Economic Services
Income Maintenance Caseworker II: $40,322 (salary for fully qualified)
Income Maintenance Caseworker III-Work First Programs: $44,508
Income Maintenance Supervisor II: $49,129
Income Maintenance Supervisor III-Program Manager (Medicaid): $59,859

Use the following link to apply: https://lenoircountync.gov/huma.../employment-opportunities/
These are open until filled positions.

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05/22/2026

LENOIR COUNTY DSS
🇺🇸 Memorial Day Closure Notice 🇺🇸
Our office will be closed Monday, May 25,2026 in observance of Memorial Day.
We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Have a great weekend!

Address

130 W King Street
Kinston, NC
28501

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 12pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+12525596400

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