Social Worker - Caswell Developmental Center

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services, Caswell Developmental Center, is seeking a Social Worker (S) to provide social work services across three to four residential units serving adults with IDD.

The role leads admissions, transitions, discharges, and guardianship petitions, conducts annual psychosocial evaluations, and collaborates with guardians, families, and the Olmstead Specialist. Typical hours are 8 AM–5 PM, with some after-hours flexibility.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW) or Bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW) with one year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead responsibility for admissions, transitions, discharges, and guardianship petitions.
• Complete annual psychosocial evaluations for assigned caseloads.
• Promote communication between guardians/families and residential teams; work with Olmstead Specialist.
• Flexibility for after-hours admissions, visits, appointments, court hearings, and trainings.

Skills

Video conferencing

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Guardianship modifications

Admissions and discharge planning

Bio-social evaluations

Education

MSW (Master's Degree in Social Work)

BSW (Bachelor's Degree in Social Work)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Caswell Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

Social Worker (S)

Position Number

60052845

Grade

NC11

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The Social Worker at Caswell Developmental Center (CDC) will be responsible for the provision of social work services within three-four residential units. Caseloads serves up to a total of 25-35 adults with IDD, many whom may have behavioral challenges and/or medical issues. This position is supervised through CDC’ social work department. The Social Worker is an integral part of the treatment team, who has the lead responsibility in the facilitation of admissions, transitions, discharges, and guardianship petitions, and completes annual psychosocial evaluations for assigned caseloads. The social worker promotes communication between the guardian/family and the assigned residential teams, works closely with our Olmstead Specialist, and must have some flexibility for after hour admissions, visits, appointments, court hearings, and trainings, etc.

Salary Range: $45,431.00 – $79,504.00

This is an anticipated vacancy.

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) / Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Experience with video teleconferencing, strong writing skills, communication skills & interpersonal skills
• Experience working/interacting with residents with I/DD with complex behavioral and/or medical needs
• Experience with Guardianship Modifications, admissions and discharge planning
• Experience with writing comprehensive bio-social evaluations and case studies on complex referrals
• Electronic Health Care Record System Knowledge (EPIC experience)

Physical Requirements:

Employee will be required to complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training and certification in First Aid and CPR. Must have a valid drivers license to drive a state vehicle as needed.

This position requires a four year or higher degree from an accredited school of social work - Master’s degree in social work (MSW) or Bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW) as well as one year of social work experience.

This is an ICF/IID requirement.

Work Location: Social Work

Work Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday

About Caswell Developmental Center:

Caswell Developmental Center, serving as North Carolina’s Eastern Region resource center, provides specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the facility.

We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the Center to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we service. If you are looking to make a difference and seeking a rewarding career, we encourage you to consider this opportunity. Please click on the following link—https://vimeo.com/185000006—to experience how Caring is Contagious at Caswell Developmental Center.

Supplemental Contact Information

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. To be considered for employment, an applicant must be in good standing with the Health Care Personnel Registry and other licensing boards/agencies. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility’s Vaccination Policy.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at [phone].

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.

Master’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution;

or

Bachelor’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience;

or

Master’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience;

or

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related experience;

or

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.