Social Worker - Caswell Developmental Center
About The Position
The Social Worker at Caswell Developmental Center provides social work services across three to four residential units, serving a caseload of up to 25–35 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), many of whom may have behavioral challenges and/or medical issues. The role is supervised through the Center’s Social Work Department and is an integral part of the treatment team. The Social Worker leads the facilitation of admissions, transitions, discharges, and guardianship petitions, and completes annual psychosocial evaluations for assigned caseloads. The position promotes communication between guardians or families and residential teams, works closely with the Olmstead Specialist, and requires some flexibility for after-hours admissions, visits, appointments, court hearings, and training. Caswell Developmental Center serves as North Carolina’s Eastern Region resource center, providing specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Requirements
- A four-year or higher degree from an accredited school of social work: a Master’s degree in social work (MSW) or Bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW), as well as one year of social work experience, as stated in the position description.
- Minimum qualifications also include a master’s degree in social work; or a bachelor’s degree in social work and one year of directly related experience; or a master’s degree in a human services field and one year of directly related experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a human services field and two years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid driver’s license to drive a state vehicle as needed.
- Complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training and certification in First Aid and CPR.
- Must be in good standing with the Health Care Personnel Registry and other licensing boards/agencies.
- Adhere to the facility’s Vaccination Policy.
- Positions are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with video teleconferencing.
- Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working with or interacting with residents with I/DD and complex behavioral and/or medical needs.
- Experience with guardianship modifications, admissions, and discharge planning.
- Experience writing comprehensive bio-social evaluations and case studies on complex referrals.
- Knowledge of electronic health care record systems, including EPIC.
Responsibilities
- Provide social work services within three to four residential units.
- Serve a caseload of up to 25–35 adults with I/DD, including individuals with behavioral challenges and/or medical issues.
- Participate as an integral member of the treatment team.
- Lead the facilitation of admissions, transitions, discharges, and guardianship petitions.
- Complete annual psychosocial evaluations for assigned caseloads.
- Promote communication between guardians or family members and assigned residential teams.
- Work closely with the Olmstead Specialist.
- Provide flexibility for after-hours admissions, visits, appointments, court hearings, and training.
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Job Type
Full-time
