What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker II 118003231 position at Cumberland County?
Duties for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Provide community outreach services by making contact and a plan of care with high-risk pregnancy women for the purpose of care management.
- Carry a caseload of patients and/or families and work in partnership with them to identify strengths and needs and develop a plan for health maintenance or improvement.
- Make referrals to medical facilities, social services agencies, etc. when needed and agreed upon by the patient or family.
- Maintain records of client care by documenting visits and reporting observations on assessments.
- Daily and weekly work is usually self-planned and coordinated with the team.
Employee is subject to be called upon anytime to help the agency respond to a public health emergency which may include, but is not limited to, outbreak investigations, staffing mass dispensing or immunization clinics, providing disaster relief, or other incidents (man-made or natural and intentional or non-intentional) as they arise, or any public health response requested by the Health Director.
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.
Per the Program Guide, Management of High-Risk Pregnancies and At-Risk Children, Local Health Department (LHDs) shall employ care managers meeting CMHRP/ CMARC competencies defined as having at least one of the following qualifications:
- Social workers with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW, BA in SW, or BS in SW) or Master of Social Work (MSW, MA in SW, or MS in SW) from aCouncil on Social Work Education (CSWE)accredited social work degree program.
- Registered nurses: degree in nursing and licensed to practice in NC
- Bachelor’s degree in a human service field with 5 or more years of care management/case management experience working with the specific population of low-income, pregnant individuals and/or children ages 0-5 years
- Bachelor’s degree in a human service field with 3 or more years of care management/case management experience working with the specific population (low income, pregnant individuals and/or children ages 0-5 years) and has certification as a Case Manager (CCM preferred)
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited universities.
Applicants who have obtained their education outside of the U.S. and its territories must have their academic degrees validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://naces.org.
College transcripts, relevant certifications/licensures and verification of equivalent degree, if applicable, may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Public Health Human Resources, 1235 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. If selected for the position, a formal transcript will be required within 30 days of hire.
- Considerable knowledge of and skill in social work and case management principles.
- Solid understanding of public health issues.
- Familiar with effective counseling and crisis intervention strategies for disadvantaged and diverse client populations.
- Ability to apply social work principles and must have a working knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to the social work field and public health, including health disparities.
- Familiar with available resources and organizations and the ability to coordinate these as needed.
- Ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions.
- Ability to work in and maintain partnership with patients and with other service providers to elicit needed information.
- Strong computer skills to accurately record assessments, interventions, care plans and other services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports and medical instructions to allow communication of patient record documentation, and accessing of information.
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise the work of others.
Must have or obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Background check and negative drug test are required.
Inquiries about this job posting should be directed to Department of Public Health Human Resources.
The Cumberland County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CCDPH complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. CCDPH does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.
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