Casework Associate (Pitt) (Temporary)

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of State Human Resources, Temporary Solutions, Greenville - Pitt County, is seeking a Casework Associate I (S) for a temporary assignment. This role serves students in multiple counties and will locate and provide information and services to potentially eligible, eligible, and under-served children and families with VIB ages 14-21 years according to WIOA/PETS.

It will focus on areas of the state lacking MOUs with local schools. The position offers no leave or retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth ages 14-21 years of age, school staff and providers.
• Experience in conducting outreach activities, networking, 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.

Skills

Youth outreach experience

Networking

Disabilities experience

Communication skills

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

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: If you are a current NC State Government employee, you will not be considered for a temporary assignment. Temporary Solutions cannot accommodate dual employment. 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 will be located in Greenville - Pitt County and serves students in the following counties:

Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Edgecombe, Gates, Greene, Halifax, Hertford, Hyde, Lenoir, Martin, Nash, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Washington, Wilson. There are no leave or retirement benefits offered. Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $20.00 (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 & Human Services - HS - Services for the Blind. This position will locate and provide information and services to potentially eligible, eligible, and under-served children and families with VIB ages 14-21 years of age according to the definitions given in the WIOA/PETS legislation. Employee 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 a 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 Preferences

• Experience working with youth ages 14-21 years of age, school staff and providers
• Experience in conducting outreach activities, networking, 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.

EEO Statement

The 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.