SALARY: $44,653.44
DESCRIPTION:
The Caswell County Health Department has an opening for a Social Worker II. The employee in this position is primarily responsible for case management as part of the Community Alternatives Program (CAP) in the Health Services Unit of the Health Department. The CAP program provides a variety of services to prevent placement of a client in a skilled nursing or intermediate care facility and provide care management for disabled adults and children.
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Social Work Supervisor, with leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of the applicable rules, regulations, program guidelines, policies, and procedures in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work and in making decisions public health needs and requests.
Participation in a drug screen and background check are required.
Caswell County is an equal employment opportunity employer.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
The following are examples of typical work activities and responsibilities. The incumbent may be responsible for performing other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned. A position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the list include all that may be assigned.
· Conduct in-home comprehensive screening/assessment
· Coordinate with service providers, and clinical/medical providers to establish the client’s plan of care and meet the needs of the clients
· Documentation of case management activities
· Conduct home visits to monitor the quality and quantity of all services authorized
· Counsel patients and their families/caregivers regarding a plan of care and authorized services
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
· Considerable knowledge of care management and social work principles
· Considerable knowledge of the techniques of counseling
· Ability to assess patient needs and home safety
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Decision-making and problem-solving abilities
· Ability to communicate effectively with all populations
· Ability to listen effectively
· Ability to document concisely and factually
· Ability to prioritize needs and assign tasks
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
· BS Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work, OR
· BS Degree in Human Services field from an accredited college or university and one year directly related experience, OR
· BS Degree from an accredited college or university, AND two years directly related experience
· An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above. A higher degree does not substitute for work experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Driver’s License for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of a background check and pre-employment drug testing. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.
May be required to possess additional certification(s) as deemed necessary by the Health Services Coordinator.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND POSSIBLE HAZARD
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational support functions of standing, walking, stooping, crawling, fingering/typing, talking, sitting, bending, kneeling, climbing, grasping, hearing, handling, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, reaching and repetitive motions of the hands/wrists/feet.
Must be able to perform sedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, perform extensive reading, and operate a computer terminal.
Must be able to be exposed to chemicals, contagious and/or infectious diseases, and blood-borne pathogens.
May be subject to possible hazards that include emotional stress due to the nature of interactions with clients or service providers, irate clients and/or family members who may be hostile, resistant, or violent.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED AT:
189 County Park Road – PO Box 1238
Yanceyville, NC 27379
336-694-4129
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $44,653.44 per year
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Behavioral health: 2 years (Required)
Social work: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Yanceyville, NC 27379 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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