Social Worker II - SA In-Home Case Manager

Johnston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This is a reposting, previous applicants need not to re-apply.

The Adult Services Unit of the Johnston County Department of Social Services provides services to individuals over the age of eighteen. These individuals have a wide range of needs, lifestyles and handicaps. They may be physically and/or mentally handicapped, or they may have no medical problem lt services offer the following SA-In Home/CAP Services, Adult Home Specialist, Placement Services, Protective Services, Intake, Guardianship, In Home Aide Services and Services for the Blind.

This position will serve a triple function. The worker will provide case management for a SA In-Home program. As a SA In-Home case manager, the worker will assist family members in developing a plan and coordinating services to maintain a physically disabled person in the home as opposed to an Adult Care Home. This supports the agency’s goal of preventing inappropriate placement in a long term care facility.

It also supports the legal mandate to protect disabled adults. This position also assist with overall intake coverage for the Adult Services unit.

• Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, group work and community problems
• Thorough knowledge of a wide range of behavioral and psychosocial problems and their treatment
• Thorough knowledge of family and group dynamics and a wide range of intervention techniques
• Considerable knowledge of governmental and private organizations and resources in the community
• Considerable knowledge of the methods and principles of casework supervision and training
• General knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program
• Considerable knowledge of disease pathophysiology in order to explain/present treatment alternatives to patients and families is required in teaching hospitals
• Skill in establishing rapport with a client and applying theories, principles, and techniques of assessing psychological, behavioral, and psychological aspects of client problems
• Ability to supervise, train, or instruct lower level social workers, students, or interns in the program
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of caseload and their families as well as civic, legal, medical, social, and religious organizations
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively

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.

NOTE:
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• If the position requires a degree, official transcripts must be submitted within 30 days of hire.
• A pre-employment reference check will be conducted.
• A background check may be required and may include criminal history, motor vehicle records, sex offender registry checks, pre-employment drug screening, SBI fingerprinting, and, if applicable, a National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) check.
• A conviction record does not automatically disqualify you from employment, unless otherwise required by state law. Each situation is reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Johnston County provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program.

Employees are offered a diverse selection of benefits including medical (no-cost for the employee plan), dental, life, and supplemental benefit coverages. Employees can also take advantage of our on-site wellness clinic and virtual telehealth program, both at no-cost!

Additional benefits include participation in the NC Retirement System, a 401(k) match option, generous paid leave and holiday schedule, tuition reimbursement, and more! To learn more, visit

• This description applies to benefits eligible positions.