Social Worker III Rep. Payee

Work Type
Adult Services

Position Number
165-40-188

Salary
$32,603.00

Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Posted October 12, 2022


Agency Name
Edgecombe County Social Services

Work County
Edgecombe

Job Contact
Edgecombe County Social Services (252) 641-7882 bettybattle@edgecombeco.com

Job Location
122 E. St. James Street
Tarboro
North Carolina
27886
Job Description

Social Worker III – Representative Payee-General Assistance Position Description:   The primary purpose of this position is to provide representative payee services to assist aged and disabled adults with the management of their finances. Position takes applications, assess need, establish eligibility, and authorize payments for the General Assistance program. The GA Program provides emergency services that include prescriptions, utilities, emergency shelter, food and food pantry and unclaimed bodies. Position also determines eligibility for and monitors the State in-home Aide caseload. Position serves as a back-up to the APS and CPS Intake social workers in taking reports of alleged abuse, neglect and dependency of children and allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Employee also serves as back-up to the APS Social Workers. Employee performs other duties as assigned. A valid NC drivers’ license and access to a passenger vehicle is required.  Employees operating their personal vehicles for county business shall maintain the minimum liability coverage required by the state of North Carolina in accordance with the County Fleet Policy and Employee Safety Program (page 10, section G.) Social workers who serve on-call must live within range of the beeper. Position is located in Tarboro; however, office location may change based on the needs of the agency. Knowledges, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, group work, and community problems. Considerable knowledge of a wide range of medical, behavioral, and/or psychosocial problems and their treatment theory. Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques, governmental and private organizations, and resources in the community, laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program. General knowledge of the methods and principles of casework supervision and training. Skill in establishing rapport with a client and in applying techniques or assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of client’s problems. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of case load and their families, as well as civic, legal, medical, social, and religious organizations. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively. Minimum Training and Experience: MSW from an accredited school of social work; BSW from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only); Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience; Master's degree in counseling in a human services field and one year of social work or counseling; Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience. Salary Range: $32,603.00 or possibly higher depending on experience and credentials. Compensation for full-time employees include excellent benefits that total over $10,000.00 annually. Application Period: 10/11/2022-Open Until Filled. Posted:  Internal, Edgecombe County Website, NC Social Services Jobs, Indeed.com. Applications may be obtained online at www.edgecombecountync.gov. Transcript(s) of undergraduate and/or graduate degree(s) is required at the time of interview. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Preferences: Prefer applicants with strong computer skills and/or knowledge of State Network Systems, NC FAST, imaging programs and Windows software including Microsoft Word. Bilingual applicants (English/Spanish) encouraged to apply. We support a drug free work environment.  A pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check is required.   AA/EOE