Salary: $44,069.00 – $70,511.00 Annually
Location : Albemarle, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2000166
Department: Social Services
Opening Date: 05/30/2023
Closing Date: 6/13/2023 4:30 PM Eastern
Job Description
Social Worker II in the agency Work First Family Assistance Employment Services Unit. Responsible for explaining Work First Employment Services, assessing clients for employment-readiness, conducting orientation, assisting clients with job preparedness and job search functions, arranging work experience placements, conducting home visits, making appropriate referrals to possible employment options, and community resources. The position involves extensive use of a computer to enter and retrieve information from the state information systems as well as county-specific information and tracking. Depending on Employment caseload size Medicaid and Food and Nutrition Services eligibility duties may be assigned. Competence in computer skills is required.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and one year directly related experience; Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience.
Applicants who meet the qualifications listed for the Social Worker II will be given first consideration. Also, those with a Social Worker degree from an accredited school of social work will be given preference; however, anyone with a Human Services Degree or a 4-year degree may apply as “work against appointments” and will be considered.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have a valid NC driver’s license and reliable transportation. All applicants tentatively selected for this position must submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use. A criminal records check, and a driver’s license check will be conducted.
Stanly County DSS Work Against Information:
Social Worker Trainee Salary: $34,866 after one year of experience, Social Worker I
Social Worker I Salary: $36,813, after two years of experience, Social Worker II
Social Worker II Salary: $44,069
Stanly County Government offers a complete benefits package to permanent full-time employees, including Health, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, life insurance, holidays, vacation/annual leave, sick leave, deferred compensation plans, YMCA membership, and EAP.