Social Worker II

Catawba County Public Health is currently recruiting a Social Worker II, experienced in assessing/working with children ages 0-5 and their families, for the Care Management for At-Risk Children (CMARC) Program.  In this position, you will identify and care manage young children birth to five who have special health care needs, are in foster care, or who are exposed to toxic stress in early childhood; provide education and developmental information to families of at risk children; and coordinate with community agencies that offer support for families with children with special needs.  The purpose of this position is to promote the health and well-being of young children, birth to 5 years of age by linking their families to community resources in an effort to alleviate negative social determinants of health needs and barriers preventing the children from meeting age appropriate health and well-being outcomes. RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Identify potential clients and determine a referred/potential client's eligibility for the CMARC Program
• Run and review various reports from the Care Impact and/or Virtual Health for identification and evaluation purposes
• Manage a caseload of CMARC patients who reside in Catawba County regardless of where they are receiving well child care (in or out of Catawba County)
• Independently develop a schedule for making contacts with clients based on the need
• Provide to patients/families a comprehensive health assessment (including life skills

progression if indicated), developmental screening, resource linkage, education, referrals, and documentation of services

• Make decisions based on independent judgment, giving account for actions/decisions, and consulting with the supervisor as needed and particularly when a situation may have legal ramifications
• Maintain knowledge of available local and regional agencies and resources that serve families and children, helping develop new resources as unmet client needs arise, and coordinating these services for the client
• Maintain and update personal knowledge and skills related to CMARC, Early Intervention Programs, and medical, developmental, and psychosocial issues that relate to children and families
• Conduct outreach/marketing by increasing community awareness of the CMARC program, eligibility requirements, and benefits of the program
• Document and monitor program outcomes. Complete all required data entry into Virtual Health and local systems for reporting progress toward Health Department, CMARC, and Medicaid insurance companies’ objectives
• Participate in program evaluation and development through quarterly audits; annual program reviews; development/revision of policies, procedures, educational materials; implementation of changes in program practice
• Conduct home visits or medical practice visits as needed to assist in coordination of care.

QUALIFICATIONS – SOCIAL WORKER II:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work

 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid Driver’s License with a safe driving record
• Strong nursing assessment skills with the ability to assess and identify abnormal findings, concerns, or needs in children age 0-5
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Sound knowledge of computer documentation programs
• Accurate and concise documentation skills
• Sound knowledge of community resources
• Ability to successfully advocate for patients
• Creativity and flexibility in dealing with problems
• Capacity to function as a liaison within a multi-agency team
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• This position is considered Medium Work, requiring the ability to lift 30 pounds frequently to lift small children and equipment during assessments.

PREFERENCES:

• Current certification in Basic Life Support (CPR/BLS)