Social Worker II

Social Worker II

The Social Worker II provides supportive services to children, youth, and families involved with the Department of Social Services. This position works closely with an assigned Social Worker III to assist with case activities that assess child safety, reduce risk factors, and promote family stability. The Social Worker II supports the delivery of child welfare services by conducting client contacts, gathering information for assessments, facilitating visitation activities, and maintaining accurate documentation.

This position plays an important role in ensuring compliance with state regulations, agency policies, and required timelines while working collaboratively with families, service providers, and other professionals involved in case planning and service delivery.

• Bachelor's degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution; or
• Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; or
• Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years directly related experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must be physically able to operate a variety of office equipment. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Brunswick County provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

Brunswick County is required by law to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired. Brunswick County participates in E-Verify to determine employment eligibility to work in the United States.

All positions with Brunswick County require a valid driver's license and candidates must be current on Brunswick County taxes. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. For positions requiring work with children, selected candidates will be required to submit fingerprints to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI) for a pre-employment criminal history record check in accordance with G.S. 153A-94.2(b).

Brunswick County employees are the county's most valuable asset. Therefore, it is the county's desire to offer a very rich and generous menu of fringe benefits. You can visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to see more detailed information on benefits. Brunswick County offers the following benefits:

• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Petty Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• Health Insurance
• 401 (k) Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Term Life Coverage
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vision Insurance
• Universal Life Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Tuition Assistance