Social Worker II

SOCIAL Worker II Position # 674913                                                                  Salary Range:       $49,090-$77,589 Primary Purpose of Position:  The primary purpose of this position is to respond to requests for emergency financial assistance.  An average of 15 to 20 clients are seen per day.  The worker utilizes emergency funds through county purchase orders.   Worker is not normally involved in any court action.  The basic goal during intake is to resolve the immediate problem, and if necessary, develop supportive services to strengthen and mobilize resources to meet a client's current life situation. 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 superior members of case load and their families, and with civics 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 Education 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 ($40,696 - $64,324) working against Social Worker II. Minimum Education and Experience:  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's license required. Bilinguals encouraged to apply. DD 214 is required from applicants claiming a military preference. Posting Date:                06/29/2023            Closing Date:        07/14/2023