Social Worker II

Work Type
Family and Children’s Services

Position Number
674908

Salary
$43,317 - $68,465

Closing Date
January 3, 2020
Posted December 19, 2019


Agency Name
Pitt County Government

Work County
Pitt

Job Contact
Pitt County Government Human Resources 1717 W. 5th Street Greenville, NC 27834 252-902-3050

Job Location
1717 W. 5th Street
Greenville
North Carolina
27834
Job Description

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 (CAP),   includes CAP/Children and 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. 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. Valid North Carolina driver license required. Bilinguals encouraged to apply. Transcript required with application to be considered for position. DD 214 is required from applicants claiming a military preference.
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