Residential Family Case Manager

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a dedicated Social Worker to assist families in navigating social services and provide clinical support. This role involves developing service plans, advocating for clients, and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to improve the well-being of individuals in need. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Human Services and ideally possess skills in crisis management and documentation.

Benefits

Professional training opportunities

Exclusive retail and restaurant discounts

Savings on local child care

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services discipline required.
• Some positions may require certification as a Clinical Social Worker.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized service plans with families.
• Advocate for clients with social service agencies.
• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Charting and documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Job description

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

Develop individualized service plans with families. Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed. Advocate for clients with social service agencies, schools, and healthcare providers. Assist families in obtaining benefits like food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers, etc. Connect clients with counseling, job training, childcare, and educational services. Provide crisis intervention and emotional support. Help with budgeting, parenting skills, and daily life management. Coordinate transportation, childcare, and other logistical support. Maintain accurate case notes and records. Report on outcomes for grant or funding compliance. Work closely with other staff such as therapists, housing coordinators, and educators. Attend multidisciplinary team meetings and be placed on rotation on-call list monthly with other clinical team members.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services discipline with coursework related to the area of assignment. Some positions may require certification to practice as a certified or licensed Clinical Social Worker as required by the North Carolina Social Work Certification Board.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services discipline with coursework related to the area of assignment. Some positions may require certification to practice as a certified or licensed Clinical Social Worker as required by the North Carolina Social Work Certification Board.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

History, knowledge, and exposure to social work or counseling experience; or experience with the substance abuse population, gender-specific treatment, child and family counseling, justice-involved population and a perinatal setting preferred. An ideal candidate will have exceptional organizational skills, time management skills, charting and documentation, and ability to address clinical needs in a timely manner.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or send an email to [e-mail]

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Optional and Required Documents

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Optional Documents

List of References

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have experience working with clients with substance abuse disorders?
  • Yes
  • No