Social Worker II

Overview

SOCIAL WORKER II

Position # 674925

Salary Range:       $51,545- $81,468

Primary Purpose of Position: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Care Management for High-Risk Pregnancy (CMHRP) case manager. This position provides individual and family needs assessments, case management, educational and counseling intervention, and community referrals for high-risk pregnant women. This position is a resource and liaison to other medical providers and agencies. In addition, this position will provide and ensure coordination of services between the Department of Public Health Women, Infant and Community Wellness Section (DPH) and Care Management programs through the Health Department. A high level of skill is required to provide case management and determine the appropriate interventions. This employee must stay current on case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning. This position gives preference to BSW/MSW and bilingual candidates (Spanish).

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. A valid North Carolina Driver’s License required. Proof of Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella immunity.

Posting Date:          02/13/2025

Closing Date:        02/28/2025