Social Worker for the Blind

State of North Carolina

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Social Worker for the Blind will provide Independent Living Services, counseling, Medical Eye Care, and specialized services for blind and visually impaired consumers of all ages living in New Hanover and Brunswick 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.

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide Independent Living Services
• Counseling
• Medical Eye Care
• Teaching techniques and methods of daily living skills
• Personal care
• Home management
• Self-advocacy
• Works closely with other professionals and resources to assist consumers in attaining and maintaining their highest level of self-sufficiency.

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.

What This Job Offers

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