Social Worker II - Special Assistance In-Home
Description
Do you have a passion for ensuring that quality services are provided to disabled adults and senior citizens? If so, apply today for the social work career that will bring you job satisfaction!
Description of Work
The primary job responsibility is to provide case management services for the Special Assistance In-Home Program. The target population is adults at risk because of physical or mental incapacity.
- Collaborate with health care (physical/mental) professionals, agency attorney, law enforcement, adult care facilities, Medicaid staff, and the community to obtain suitable care and services.
- Complete thorough assessments by interviewing customers in their home, by phone, or in the agency to identify strengths and needs in a timely manner.
- Serve as a case management backup support, assuming caseloads when adult services positions become vacant.
- Aid in placement of customers in skilled nursing and adult care facilities.
- Provide case management support, including daily/monthly contact with customers, medical professionals, and consultants from the State office, community partners, and agency staff, and support individuals who wish to remain safely in their homes.
- Perform home visits as part of case management.
- Transport customers in the employee’s personal vehicle when called upon.
- Demonstrate intermediate technology skills, attention to detail, and maintain accurate and current case management documentation in a paperless system.
- Interpret and apply program policies to ensure program compliance as part of case auditing responsibilities.
Position Competencies
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Building Trust
- Coaching
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Documentation
- Decision Making
- Interviewing
- Investigative
- Interpersonal Relations
- Initiative
- Integrity
- Leadership
- Professionalism
- Program Knowledge
- Planning/Organizing
- Technical Ability
- Time Management
- Managing Individual Job Performance
- A Strong Work Ethic
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;
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERENCES
- Applicants with social work experience in Adult Services in a Department of Social Services and/or a BSW or MSW or a human services-related master’s level degree closely related to the social work profession.
Application Process
Applicants must complete and submit a Wilson County application through the online process. A resume may be attached, but it is not a substitute. Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be processed. An unofficial copy of your transcript must be attached to the application form from your college or university. If you are selected for this position, you will have 90 days to provide us with an official copy of your transcript.
Supplemental Information
- Premiums for group medical, dental, vision, disability, life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance plans are controlled by Wilson County Government while providing affordable health care options that meet you and your family's needs to stay healthy.
- More information about our benefit plans can be found at: www.wcigov.com.
Required Questions
- How many years of professional work experience do you have as a Social Worker?
- Do you possess experience working in a NC Department of Social Services?
- Select the highest level of education you completed?