Social Worker - Caswell Developmental Center

State of North Carolina • Lenoir, NC

4d • Onsite

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 (IDD), some of whom have behavioral challenges or medical needs. The position is part of the treatment team and is supervised through the Center’s Social Work Department. The Social Worker leads the facilitation of admissions, transitions, discharges, and guardianship petitions, and completes annual psychosocial evaluations for assigned residents. The role also supports communication between guardians or family members and residential teams, and works closely with the Olmstead Specialist. Some flexibility is required for after-hours admissions, visits, appointments, court hearings, and trainings. The position requires a degree in social work or a qualifying human services degree and related experience. The schedule is 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The advertised salary range is $45,431–$79,504.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution; 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.
• A four-year or higher degree from an accredited school of social work, as specified for the ICF/IID requirement.
• Valid driver’s license to drive a state vehicle as needed.
• Complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training and certification in First Aid and CPR.
• Be in good standing with the Health Care Personnel Registry and other applicable licensing boards or agencies.
• Adhere to the facility’s vaccination policy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with video teleconferencing.
• Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with or interacting with residents with I/DD who have complex behavioral or medical needs.
• Experience with guardianship modifications, admissions, and discharge planning.
• Experience writing comprehensive biosocial evaluations and case studies on complex referrals.
• Knowledge of electronic health care record systems; EPIC experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services within three to four residential units for a caseload of up to 25–35 adults with IDD.
• 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.
• Maintain flexibility for after-hours admissions, visits, appointments, court hearings, and trainings as needed.

What This Job Offers

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