Social Worker (Temporary - Pitt)

State of North Carolina • 2577 W 5th Street Pitt, NC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org. Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information. Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time. Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state. This temporary position is located at 2577 W 5th Street, Greenville - Pitt County, with the Department of Health & Human Services.

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

• Considerable knowledge of a wide range of behavioral, and/or psychosocial problems and their treatment theory.
• Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques, governmental and private organizations, and resources in the community.
• Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework and group work.
• Skill in establishing rapport with the client and/or family and in applying techniques or assessing psychosocial aspects of clients’ problems.

Responsibilities

• Determining Medicaid eligibility.
• Assisting with completing Medicaid applications, Medicaid enrollment, discharge planning, case management, psychoeducational education groups, documentation, and monitoring of patients in milieu and safety.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) may be available for temporary employees working an annual average of 30 or more hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level