Casework Associate I - Temporary

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Agency Office of State Human Resources Division Temporary Solutions in Wilmington, NC seeks a Casework Associate I (S) to support pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities, collaborating with DSB VR staff to deliver outreach, documentation, and service delivery across the rehab process.

This temporary role emphasizes field outreach, reporting, and building relationships with schools and providers, with a starting hourly rate of $16.25.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline relative to the program served.
• One year of experience in an area related to casework or counseling, or an equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and service delivery of pre-employment transition services for qualifying students with visual impairments, blindness, or deaf blindness.
• Provide outreach, marketing, and documentation of services for VIB-PETS clients across the vocational rehabilitation process.
• Focus efforts on areas of the state without MOUs with local school systems.

Skills

Youth outreach

Disabilities experience

MS Office proficiency

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Agency Office of State Human Resources Division Temporary Solutions

Job Classification Title Casework Associate I (S) Position Number

Grade NC04

About Us

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset - OUR EMPLOYEES.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org .

Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information.

Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary's skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may ultimately seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is located in Wilmington - New Hanover County. There are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $16.25 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application)

This temporary position will be assigned to the Department of Health and Human Services. Located at 1029 W.H. Smith Blvd, Greenville, NC 27834.

This position will work with DSB VR Staff in the Implementation and service delivery of pre-employment transition services to qualifying students with visual impairments, blindness, or deaf blindness. Will provide service delivery, outreach, marketing, and documentation of services rendered for VIB-PETS clients throughout the various stages of the vocational rehabilitation process. Will focus efforts on areas of the state that do not presently offer an MOU with local school systems.

Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience working with youth ages 14-21 years of age, school staff, and providers
• Experience in conducting outreach activities, networking, and building relationships with organizations
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Ability to use MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) efficiently in composing letters, presentations, and reports
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with eligible individuals, employers, vendors, agency staff, and others as required

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in a discipline relative to the program served from an appropriately accredited institution; or Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in an area related to the program that provides experience in techniques of casework or counseling; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.