Social Worker - Murdoch Developmental Center
About The Position
This position is responsible for the provision of social work services for Royall Cottage; a 48 bed co-ed non-ambulatory severe/profound Intellectual Developmental Disability Program. This position will be administratively and professionally supervised through Murdoch's Social Work Department. Position will render direct services through personal contact between the social worker and the client/family. Indirect services will include the completion of psychosocial evaluations and documentation of client progress via Electronic Health Record (EHR). The Social Worker will also assist with related duties concerning individuals and divisional needs as assigned by the Division Director. The Social Worker is a vital member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Social Workers work directly with clients/guardians, professionals from other disciplines and paraprofessionals employed by Murdoch Center. This position will maintain effective working relationships with agency staff and other service providers. ALL employees of Murdoch Center are designated as ESSENTIAL for adverse weather and emergency events.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- To be considered for employment, applicants must be in good standing with the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry.
- Required work schedule is 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Monday - Friday.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of social work principles, theory base methods, policy, techniques, trends and literature of social work with particular reference to mental and emotional disturbances, developmental disabilities, and governmental and private organizations, and resources in the community, laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program.
- Strong writing skills, communication skills, and interpersonal skills required.
Responsibilities
- Provision of social work services for Royall Cottage
- Direct services through personal contact between the social worker and the client/family
- Completion of psychosocial evaluations
- Documentation of client progress via Electronic Health Record (EHR)
- Assist with related duties concerning individuals and divisional needs as assigned by the Division Director
- Maintain effective working relationships with agency staff and other service providers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
