Salary: Depends on QualificationsLocation : Albemarle, NCJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 2000088Department: Social ServicesOpening Date: 01/02/2025Closing Date: 1/16/2025 11:59 PM EasternJob Description This Social Worker II position is responsible for providing intake services for a broad range of social work programs in the agency. The worker assesses problems clients identify, counsels with them regarding possible solutions or refers clients to resources available in the community. The worker will take and process applications for Energy and Emergency Assistance Programs. They will refer clients to other agencies/programs that can provide possible assistance. During office hours this worker will serve as back-up for Adult Protective Services to take reports and initiate evaluations of protective services reports. This position provides representative payee services and maintains a SA In-Home caseload. Position may be assigned other related duties and activities as deemed appropriate by the supervisor. 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 express Ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work.
- Working knowledge of community resources and demonstrate a variety of assessment, problem-solving and crisis counseling skills
- Ability to maintain effective relationships with clients, personnel of other departments, professionals and members of the public through contact and cooperation.
- Ability to offer assistance to co-workers and employees of other departments as required.
- Ability to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision.
- Ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.
- Ability to read and interpret complex materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job.
- Ability to assemble and analyze information and make written reports and records in a concise, clear and effective manner.
- Ability to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
- Knowledge of and skill in the use of computers for word and data processing and records management.
- Thorough knowledge of proper English usage, vocabulary, spelling and basic mathematics.
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and one year directly related experience; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience. Applicants who meet the qualifications listed for the Social Worker II will be given first consideration. Also, those with a Social Worker degree from an accredited school of social work will be given preference; however, anyone who has a Human Services Degree or a 4-year degree may apply as work against appointments and will be considered. Must have valid NC driver's license and reliable transportation. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use. A criminal records check and a driver's license check will be conducted. Computer skills required. Must be flexible in work hours. Official transcripts must be included with the application.STANLY COUNTY BENEFITS (Full-time Employees) Employees accrue sick and vacation time each paycheck.Stanly County observes twelve (12) holidays. New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (Thursday and Friday), Christmas (3 days).Employees receive one (1) personal day per year.INSURANCE BENEFITS:Stanly County provides health & vision insurance with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. Our plan is a PPO, 80/20, with a $1000 deductible. Teledoc is offered through our insurance for a $10 co-pay per visit. Primary care visit is a $40 co-payment. Specialist is $50 co-pay. One free eye exam per year. The insurance coverage is FREE to full-time employees. Dental Coverage is with Guardian dental insurance and is FREE to full-time employees.Other volunteer insurance benefits include: Flexible Spending Program, Life Insurance, Cancer, Accident, and Disability policies.Stanly County offers an employee health clinic. Our on-site Advance Practice Provider will see employees and dependents covered on our county insurance plan free of charge. This service does not replace your primary healthcare providers but augments their care. As a wellness benefit, employees have the option of joining the Stanly County YMCA. The County will pay half of the employee's membership.Employee Assistant Program is offered through Atrium Health. Each employee will receive up to six (6) free sessions on a rolling year. Dependent children and/or spouse may also use the sessions.RETIREMENT:Stanly County Employees will be a member of the N. C. Local Government Employees' Retirement System. Stanly County is required to withhold six percent (6%) from each paycheck and deposit it into the retirement system. The County also contributes to the plan. You are vested at five years as a contributing member. After one year of contributing membership in the system, a death benefit is available if you die while still in active service or within 180 days of your last day of service.NC 401(k) (Supplemental Retirement Plan):Employees can contribute to the Empower 401(k) plan upon hire. If the employee contributes at least one percent (1%), Stanly County will match one percent (1%).Additionally, employees may make additional contributions through the following options: 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and Roth Plan Option.LONGEVITY:Longevity pay is earned after three (3) years of continuous Local Government retirement benefited service working with Stanly County government. Longevity Bonus: 3 years but less than 5 years $300 5 years but less than 10 years $60010 years but less than 15 years $90015 years but less than 20 years $1,20020 years or more $1,500