Social Worker II - SA In-Home Case Manager

JCI; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johnston County Department of Social Services seeks an SA In-Home Case Manager to coordinate services for adults in the In-Home program, prevent inappropriate placements, and support intake coverage for the Adult Services unit. You will develop plans with families, arrange resources, and monitor progress to help physically disabled adults live safely at home.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in social work or related field and relevant experience; state employment policies apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field required.
• One year of directly related experience; or two years with a degree.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management for the SA In-Home program and coordinate services to support housing in-home care.
• Assist with overall intake coverage for the Adult Services unit.
• Develop plans with families to prevent inappropriate placement and protect disabled adults.

Skills

Social work principles

Case management

Assessment skills

Family dynamics

Communication

Coordination of services

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

Johnston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

This is a reposting, previous applicants need not to re-apply.

The Adult Services Unit of the Johnston County Department of Social Services provides services to individuals over the age of eighteen. These individuals have a wide range of needs, lifestyles and handicaps. They may be physically and/or mentally handicapped, or they may have no medical problem at all. Adult services offer the following SA-In Home/CAP Services, Adult Home Specialist, Placement Services, Protective Services, Intake, Guardianship, In Home Aide Services and Services for the Blind.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position will serve a triple function. The worker will provide case management for a SA In-Home program. As a SA In-Home case manager, the worker will assist family members in developing a plan and coordinating services to maintain a physically disabled person in the home as opposed to an Adult Care Home. This supports the agency’s goal of preventing inappropriate placement in a long term care facility. It also supports the legal mandate to protect disabled adults. This position also assist with overall intake coverage for the Adult Services unit.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, group work and community problems
• Thorough knowledge of a wide range of behavioral and psychosocial problems and their treatment
• Thorough knowledge of family and group dynamics and a wide range of intervention techniques
• Considerable knowledge of governmental and private organizations and resources in the community
• Considerable knowledge of the methods and principles of casework supervision and training
• General knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program
• Considerable knowledge of disease pathophysiology in order to explain/present treatment alternatives to patients and families is required in teaching hospitals
• Skill in establishing rapport with a client and applying theories, principles, and techniques of assessing psychological, behavioral, and psychological aspects of client problems
• Ability to supervise, train, or instruct lower level social workers, students, or interns in the program
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of caseload and their families as well as civic, legal, medical, social, and religious organizations
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively

Desired Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution; bachelor's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned.

Important Pre-Employment Information

• If the position requires a degree, official transcripts must be submitted within 30 days of hire.
• A pre-employment reference check will be conducted.
• A background check may be required and may include criminal history, motor vehicle records, sex offender registry checks, pre-employment drug screening, SBI fingerprinting, and, if applicable, a National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) check.
• A conviction record does not automatically disqualify you from employment, unless otherwise required by state law. Each situation is reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Johnston County provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program.

Employees are offered a diverse selection of benefits including medical (no-cost for the employee plan), dental, life, and supplemental benefit coverages. Employees can also take advantage of our on-site wellness clinic and virtual telehealth program, both at no-cost!

Additional benefits include participation in the NC Retirement System, a 401(k) match option, generous paid leave and holiday schedule, tuition reimbursement, and more! To learn more, visit www.myjcbenefits.com

• This description applies to benefits eligible positions.