Social Worker II - SA In-Home Case Manager

Johnston County • Johnston County DSS, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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 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
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management for a SA In-Home program.
• 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.
• Assist with overall intake coverage for the Adult Services unit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level