Social Worker for the Blind

nc; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks a Social Worker (S) for the Blind Services in Rutherford and Polk Counties. The role provides Independent Living Services and Medical Eye Care, helping clients become or remain independent through daily living skills and self-advocacy.

This hybrid position includes onsite reporting in Rutherford, NC. Candidates should have social work experience and knowledge of local resources, with the ability to work with diverse

Qualifications

• Social work experience relevant to blind or visually impaired populations.
• Knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices.
• Knowledge of local community resources.
• Documented experience with case management.
• Ability to work independently under varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide Independent Living Services and Medical Eye Care for blind consumers.
• Deliver specialized services to visually impaired individuals of all ages.
• Teach daily living skills, personal care, home management and self-advocacy.
• Collaborate with professionals and resources to support independence.

Skills

Social Work Experience

Knowledge of social work principles

Knowledge of local community resources

Documented case management experience

Ability to work independently

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Blind Services

Job Classification Title

Social Worker (S)

Position Number

60042947

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 for the blind will provide Independent Living Services and Medical Eye Care, and specialized services for blind and visually impaired consumers of all ages living in Rutherford and Polk Counties. The social worker for the blind provides services to assist consumers in becoming or remaining independent by teaching techniques and methods of daily living skills, personal care, home management and self-advocacy. The social worker for the blind works closely with other professionals and resources to assist consumers in attaining and maintaining their highest level of self-sufficiency.

Candidate Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $ 45,431.00 - $ 79,504.00

Recruitment Range: $ 45,431.00 - $ 62,458.00

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:

• Social Work Experience.
• Knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices.
• Knowledge of local community resources.
• Documented experience with case management.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently under varying conditions.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds.

This Role Is Eligible To Be Hybrid And Requires Onsite Reporting Located Within Rutherford, NC

About the NC Division of Services for the Blind (DSB)

The Division of Services for the Blind provides services to people who are visually impaired, blind and deaf- blind to help them reach their goals of independence and employment.

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website for State Benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ .

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.

In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303 , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.