(SOCIAL SERVICES) Social Worker II - Adult and Family Services

GRADE: 71

SALARY: $53,148 annually with benefits package

 

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The primary purpose of the position is the implementation of the daily duties associated with the Work First Family Assistance Program, Special Assistance In-Home services, on call duties along with provision of general services and supportive services for higher level social workers in the unit as they work with individuals, families and facilities providing the above services.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & 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.

 

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN TO THOSE WITH BI-LINGUAL SKILLS AND/OR DSS EXPERIENCE.

Applicants may qualify for a work against appointment with a certain degree of education and experience.

 

APPLY: https://sampsoncountync.applicantpro.com/jobs/

NC State Application form (PD-107) and college transcripts required.

Application deadline is: Open Until Filled

 

SAMPSON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Sampson County will employ only those individuals who are US citizens, or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States.

All offers of employment are conditional pending candidate undergoing pre-employment Alcohol & Drug testing and producing satisfactory test results.