Social Worker - Caswell Developmental Center

State of North Carolina • Lenoir, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This Social Worker position will be responsible for the provision of social work services within two-three residential units. Caseload serves up to a total of 20-30 adults with IDD, many whom may have behavioral challenges and/or medical issues. This position is supervised through CDC’s Social Work Department. The Social Worker is an integral part of the treatment team, who has the lead responsibility in the facilitation of admissions, transitions, discharges, and guardianship petitions. The social worker completes psychosocial evaluations for new admissions and promotes communication between the guardian/family and the assigned residential teams. This position also works closely with our Olmstead Specialist. Some flexibility for after hour admissions, visits, appointments, court hearings, trainings, etc. may be necessary.

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.
• ICF requires that candidates hold a Degree in Social Work. This is an ICF/IDD requirement.
• This position requires a four year or higher degree from an accredited school of social work.
• Master’s degree in social work (MSW); bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW) and one year of social work experience.

Nice To Haves

• This role focuses on supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who also have behavioral and mental health challenges, requiring strong knowledge of social work principles and the ability to apply them to complex individual and group cases.
• Building effective relationships with residents, families, coworkers, and community partners is essential.
• Demands skills in understanding medical terminology, psychological diagnoses, and appropriate clinical interventions, along with strong communication and documentation abilities.
• Familiarity with community resources is important, and required certifications include CPI training as well as First Aid and CPR.
• The role requires strong communication, interpersonal, and writing skills, along with experience using video teleconferencing and electronic health record systems such as EPIC.
• Candidates should have training in Person-Centered Thinking and Trauma-Informed Care and experience working with individuals with I/DD who have complex behavioral or medical needs, strong case management skills, experience with admissions, discharge planning, guardianship modifications, and court documentation.
• Experience working under ICF-IDD regulations and writing comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluations and case studies for complex referrals is preferred and Electronic Health Care Record System Knowledge (EPIC experience).

Responsibilities

• Facilitation of admissions
• Facilitation of transitions
• Facilitation of discharges
• Facilitation of guardianship petitions
• Completes psychosocial evaluations for new admissions
• Promotes communication between the guardian/family and the assigned residential teams
• Works closely with our Olmstead Specialist

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees