Social Worker II

Work Type
Adult Services

Position Number
674909

Salary
$46,311-$73,197

Closing Date
November 29, 2022
Posted November 17, 2022


Agency Name
Pitt County Government

Work County
Pitt

Job Location
1717 West 5th Street
Greenville
North Carolina
27834
Job Description

Primary Purpose of Position: The primary purpose of this position will be to provide case management for Adult Services programs, including In-Home Aide, Respite, Special Assistance In-Home, Individual and Family Adjustment, and the Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults (CAP/DA). This position may also provide case management for Adult Protective Services and Guardianship. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices and their application to individual casework group work and community problems. Knowledge of the psychosocial, socioeconomic and behavioral problems and their treatment. Knowledge of governmental and private organizations and community resources. Knowledge of laws, regulations and policies which govern the program. General knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes and their treatment is required in certain programs or settings. Skill in establishing rapport with a client and applying techniques of assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of client's problem. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative superiors, members of case load and their families, and with civic, medical, social and religious organizations. Ability to train or instruct lower-level social workers, students, or interns. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work. Minimum Training and Experience: Bachelor's degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution; bachelor's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. NOTE:  Will accept applications for Social Worker I (at Salary Grade 63 $38,392 - $60,683) working against Social Worker II. Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:  Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution; Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid North Carolina driver license required.  Bilinguals encouraged to apply.  DD 214 is required from applicants claiming a military preference.
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