Casework Associate I - (Temporary - Pitt County)

State of North Carolina • Pitt, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position located at 1029 W.H. Smith Blvd., Greenville, NC 27834- Pitt County, with the Department of Health and Human Services. The position will locate and provide information and services to potentially eligible, eligible, and underserved children and families with VIB ages 14-21 years of age according to the definitions given in the WIOA/PETS legislation. The 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. The role will provide service delivery, outreach, marketing, and documentation of services rendered for VIB-PETS clients throughout the various stages of the vocational rehabilitation process. The focus will be on areas of the state that do not presently offer an MOU with local school systems. The hourly rate of pay is $19.75, based on education and/or years of relevant work experience. Effective July 1, 2025, candidates meet minimum qualifications if they have the minimum education and experience listed in the class specification. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed will be used as management preferences to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of behavioral and socioeconomic problems and their treatment.
• Working knowledge of basic social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to specific casework, group work, and community problems.
• Working knowledge of governmental, non-profit, and private organizations and resources in the community.
• Skill in motivational interviewing.
• Skill in record keeping.
• Ability to establish and effective working relationships with clients and their families, care providers, staff, and various community organizations.
• Ability to plan and execute work assignments.
• Ability to coordinate the work of paraprofessionals and/or volunteers.
• Bachelor's degree in a discipline relative to the program served from an appropriately accredited institution; or Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in an area related to program that provides experience in techniques of casework or counseling; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Locate and provide information and services to potentially eligible, eligible, and underserved children and families with VIB ages 14-21 years of age.
• 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.
• Provide service delivery, outreach, marketing, and documentation of services rendered for VIB-PETS clients throughout the various stages of the vocational rehabilitation process.
• Focus efforts on areas of the state that do not presently offer an MOU with local school systems.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage under the High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) may be available for temporary employees working an annual average of 30 or more hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level