Social Worker II

SOCIAL WORKER II Position # 674948 Salary Range:       $49,090-$77,589 Primary Purpose of Position: The primary purpose of this position is to provide case management to individuals and families who are receiving services through the Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults (CAP/DA).  This worker is responsible for interviewing, assessing, and arranging for the delivery of services, monitoring services by other provider agencies involved, and assuring that these individuals receive appropriate services according to the rules, policies and regulations of the above cited program.  The CAP Program is administered through a Medicaid waiver by the Division of Medical Assistance.  The Department of Social Services is the lead agency in Pitt County. 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 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 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. Posting Date:          10/12/2023                                    Closing Date:        10/27/2023