RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
CLASSIFICATION: Social Worker I – (Reentry) UNIT: Administration
SALARY RANGE: $36,476 – $45,848
WORK SCHEDULE: 8a – 5pm
RECRUITMENT: A completed application must be submitted on the Scotland County career page at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/scotland
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
Performs reentry coordinator duties to include preparation and facilitation of meetings and providing public outreach and education;
Works with community partners to identify those ready for community reentry;
Documents all client contact;
Gathers information to identify participants’ risks and needs;
Establishes appropriate service/treatment plans;
Works regularly in the field conducting home visits;
Prepares and maintains ongoing documentation of workload activities;
Performs other duties as assigned, which may include shelter duty.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
General knowledge of policies, procedures, rules, state and federal law as related to governmental operations;
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret rules, regulations and procedures;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, administrative officials, other professionals, and the general public;
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
Ability to prioritize, plan, and execute work timely and accurately;
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and executive work effectively;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants, administrative officials, and the general public;
Basic knowledge and/or ability to learn use of office equipment, software systems, internet based programs.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution;
or, bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience;
or, bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years directly related experience;
or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Criminal Records check, drug screen, references and transcripts will be required for the successful candidate; this position is subject to random drug testing;
All applications will be considered but not necessarily interviewed;
In lieu of no qualified applicants, trainee or work against qualifying applicants will be considered;
Resume in lieu of a completed application is not acceptable;
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions;
Must attach a copy of your college transcript to the online application;
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant.
