The Social Worker will:
Attend weekly meetings with the Triad Public Benefits Practice Group’s team members, monthly partner meetings, and other relevant community meetings.
Provide public benefits ‘check-ups’ and counseling to ensure that Greater Greensboro residents are receiving public benefits from all eligible federal and state programs at the proper entitlement rate or eligibility category.
Identify local resources and assist clients with applications for public benefits and other assistance programs and community resources.
Provide education to community groups and to clients about federal and state public benefits programs and Medicaid.
Conduct targeted outreach for public benefits application assistance to underserved and vulnerable community members.
Report relevant unmet needs to practice group team members.
Establish connections with local Department of Social Services and other relevant agencies and stakeholders.
Help evaluate whether providing direct legal representation or referral may be appropriate.
Qualifications: Candidates applying for this position should have the following qualifications:
A passion to serve low-income clients.
A commitment to the mission and values of Legal Aid of North Carolina.
A commitment to, appreciation for and understanding of organizational values around diversity, equity and inclusion.
Thorough knowledge of social work principles and their application to problems associated with access to healthcare issues.
Ability to establish rapport with clients.
Ability to apply social work principles to conduct thorough needs assessments.
Ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Knowledge of NC’s Medicaid system and federal public benefits programs, such as SSDI, SSI, and SNAP/FNS.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Social Work, or related field.
Preference for applicants having experience working with marginalized populations.
Ability to travel within the Triad Region to meet clients, when necessary.
Salary and Employee Benefits: The salary range for position will be commensurate with the candidate’s competencies and experience. Legal Aid of North Carolina provides excellent health, retirement, disability, and leave benefits. Employee medical, vision, dental, and life insurance premiums are covered at 100% by the employer. Discretionary 401(k) contributions with no match required. Paid leave includes 1.75 days per month (21 leave days in the first two years; 30 days in subsequent years), 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and other paid leave.
Are you the next Social Worker in our Greensboro Office? To apply for this position, submit a cover letter, resume, references and any other materials that you wish to be considered to the Managing Attorney of the Greensboro Office, Janet McAuley-Blue, at janetm at legalaidnc.org, and Supervising Attorney, Brian P. Hogan, at brianh2 at legalaidnc.org, with “Greensboro Public Benefits Social Worker Position” in the subject line.
Legal Aid of North Carolina is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All are welcomed to apply. Selection will be based on relevant qualifications and will be made without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, genetic information, disability, marital status, familial status, service in the military or any other legally protected category. We thrive when we are diverse and inclusive therefore, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organizational culture and hiring. We highly encourage candidates with lived experience, in the communities that we serve, to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
