Social Worker - Murdoch Developmental Center
About The Position
The Social Worker provides social work services for Royall Cottage, a 48-bed co-ed program serving individuals with severe or profound intellectual and developmental disabilities who are non-ambulatory. The role provides direct services through personal contact with clients and families, and indirect services including psychosocial evaluations and documentation of client progress in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). The Social Worker is a vital member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, works with clients and guardians, professionals from other disciplines, and paraprofessionals, and maintains effective relationships with agency staff and other service providers. The position is administratively and professionally supervised through Murdoch’s Social Work Department and may perform related duties for individuals and divisional needs as assigned by the Division Director. Employees of Murdoch Center are designated as essential during adverse weather and emergency events. The required schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Requirements
- A four-year or higher degree from an accredited school of social work: a Master of Social Work (MSW) or Bachelor of Social Work (BSW).
- At least one year of social work experience, as stated in the position-specific requirement.
- Applicants must be in good standing with the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry.
- Must adhere to the facility's vaccination policy.
- Positions are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks.
- Tobacco products, including vapor products, are prohibited on Murdoch Center campuses.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of social work principles, theory, methods, policies, techniques, trends, and literature, particularly relating to mental and emotional disturbances, developmental disabilities, community resources, governmental and private organizations, and applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
- Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide social work services to residents of Royall Cottage, a 48-bed co-ed program for non-ambulatory individuals with severe or profound intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Provide direct services through personal contact with clients and families.
- Complete psychosocial evaluations and document client progress in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Work directly with clients and guardians, professionals from other disciplines, and Murdoch Center paraprofessionals.
- Maintain effective working relationships with agency staff and other service providers.
- Perform related duties concerning individuals and divisional needs as assigned by the Division Director.
- Respond as an essential employee during adverse weather and emergency events.
Benefits
- A sign-on bonus of $4,000 may be offered to successful applicants, contingent on 2025–2026 Budget Approval and final eligibility determination. Eligible newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employees must work 30 to 40 hours per week; bonuses are prorated for eligible employees working fewer than 40 hours per week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
