Community Navigator / Social Worker

JOB TITLE: Community Navigator / Social Worker DEPARTMENT: Library SALARY: Based on experience CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION: May 13, 2022 DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Provides professional social work services in a public library setting, implementing community-centered services and events that are responsive to the existing and emergent needs of the community, including advice, basic counseling, referral and intervention for residents of all ages who are experiencing social services related needs. Navigates complex social service and human service systems to improve education, empowerment and positive outcomes. Collaborates with and trains library staff to integrate social work services into overall library services; offers training to staff of other agencies and community members. MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Master's or bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and directly related experience; Masters or Bachelor’s degree in counseling in a human services field and directly related experience; Masters Degree in library science with certification, coursework or concentration in social work, and directly related experience. SPECIAL COMMENTS: This is a full-time position with full county benefits. THIS POSITION IS FUNDED FOR ONE YEAR. Requires valid N.C. driver’s license, good driving record and transportation for use at work. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required. Some evening and weekend work required. OFFICIAL college transcripts must accompany application in order for application to be considered complete. APPLICATION PROCESS: A Randolph County application and college transcript are required and must be received at the above address by 5:00pm on the closing date listed above to be considered. Applications are available in the Human Resources Office or through the County’s website at www.randolphcountync.gov/Jobs.aspx. Visit www.randolphcountync.gov/DocumentCenter/View/704/Job-Vacancies-PDF for a PDF of all the jobs that are currently open with Randolph County Government. These jobs are updated every Friday afternoon. SELECTION PROCESS: Selection procedures will include detailed review of applications and interviews for most qualified candidates. Reference checks will be conducted on the top candidate(s). Employment offer for any position requiring college credit or degree will be contingent upon verification by transcript. Employment offer contingent upon satisfactory results of pre-employment background checks and/or Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) record checks.