Social Worker II (Opioid)

The Scotland County Department of Social Services works to improve the wellbeing and safety of citizens' lives.  As a part of the DSS team you will work with others who value Respect, Teamwork, Dependability, Accountability, Innovation, and Excellence.  The Department provides flexible work scheduling and a full benefits package including medical insurance, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and membership in the North Carolina retirement system. *May be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.   PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Provides voluntary, advanced, professional level casework for adults identified with substance abuse concerns.
• Evaluates available information to determine the appropriateness for participation and the level of services required.
•  Identifies, explores, and utilizes community resources available from public and private agencies to best assist clients.
• Attend and/or facilitate meetings as an advocate for clients to maintain open communication between the client, family, and other community supports/systems.
• Works regularly in the field conducting home visits, facility visits, etc. and must contact collateral sources to obtain additional information needed to gather information about adults and families.
• Maintain current knowledge of resources available from public and private agencies.  All information is used in accordance with program policy and to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those served.
• Ensure all program guidelines and policies are completed accurately and timely.
• Completes and/or inputs  intake referrals, assessments, status reports, service agreements, medical records and financial documentation.
• Distribute Narcan to those clients meeting the program criteria for dispensal.
• Gathers information to identify participants’ risks and needs.
• Establishes appropriate service/treatment plans.
• Prepares and maintains ongoing documentation of workload activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned, which may include shelter duty.

 

Examples of Duties

  IDEAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• General knowledge of policies, procedures, rules, state and federal law as related to governmental operations;
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret rules, regulations and procedures;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, administrative officials, other professionals, and the general public;
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
• Ability to analyze, prioritize, plan, and execute work timely and accurately;
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and executive work effectively;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants, administrative officials, and the general public;
• Basic knowledge and/or ability to learn use of office equipment, software systems, internet based programs.

 

Typical Qualifications

  PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work;
• Or, bachelor's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience;
• Or, bachelor’s from a four-year college or university and two years of experience;
• Or, an equivalent combination of training and experience;
• And, the successful candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

   

Supplemental Information

  SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

• Criminal records check, drug screen, references and transcripts will be required for the successful candidate; this is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug testing.
• All applications will be considered but not necessarily interviewed.
• In lieu of no qualified applicants, trainee or work against qualifying applicants may be considered.
• Resume in lieu of a completed application is not acceptable.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Must attach a copy of your college transcript to the online application for non-SW degrees.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant.