RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
CLASSIFICATION: Social Worker II UNIT: Reentry
SALARY RANGE: $43,414 – $55,353 GRADE: 69
WORK SCHEDULE: 8am – 5pm
RECRUITMENT: A completed application must be submitted on the Scotland County career page at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/scotland. Questions are encouraged and can be emailed to Monnie English at menglish@scotlandcounty.org , or call directly to 910-277-2501.
The Scotland County Department of Social Services works to improve the wellbeing and safety of citizens’ lives. As a part of the DSS team you will work with others who value Respect, Teamwork, Dependability, Accountability, Innovation, and Excellence. The Department provides flexible work scheduling and a full benefits package including medical insurance, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and membership in the North Carolina retirement system.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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.
IDEAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND 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 analyze, 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.
PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work;
Or, bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience;
Or, bachelor’s from a four-year college or university and two years of experience;
Or, an equivalent combination of training and experience;
And, the successful candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Criminal records check, drug screen, references and transcripts will be required for the successful candidate; this is a safety sensitive position 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 may 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 for non-SW degrees.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant.
