Social Worker II - Smithfield, United States - Johnston County, NC

Description

Salary: $51, $88,303.90 Annually

Location : Smithfield, NC

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 02161

Department: Public Health

Division: Maternal Health

Opening Date: 04/08/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

EEO Statement: Johnston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

The Johnston County Public Health Department has a full-time Social Worker II (CMHRP) position open working with the Women's Health/Pregnancy Care Management.
Duties and Responsibilities

Position functions as an OB Case Manager, providing care management for pregnant and postpartum women residing in Johnston County. This will involve a comprehensive and preventive case management approach for pregnant women who are determined to be at-risk for adverse birth outcomes. The OB Case Manager will assist eligible members in addressing their physical, behavioral, and psychological needs in a face-to-face setting. The employee will work alongside medical providers and community based partners within Johnston County to ensure interdisciplinary collaboration and connection to appropriate resources to meet the needs of the member.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices and their application to individual casework group work and community problems. Knowledge of the psychosocial, socioeconomic and behavioral problems and their treatment. Knowledge of governmental and private organizations and community resources. Knowledge of laws, regulations and policies, which govern the program. General knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes and their treatment is required in certain programs or settings. Skill in establishing rapport with a client and applying techniques of assessing psychosocial. Behavioral and psychological aspects of client's problem. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative superior's members of caseload and their families, and with civics medical, social and religious organizations. Ability to train or instruct lower-level social workers, students, or interns. Ability to express Ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work.
Desired Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution; bachelor's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position may close at any time.

*Please document all work history relevant to the position for which you are applying. Determination of qualifying for the position and salary are based on years of experience. Failure to document complete work history may affect qualification determination and salary. Electronic applications cannot be amended once submitted.

PLEASE NOTE: Final candidates' subject to pre-employment background check (includes criminal and motor vehicle records).

Johnston County provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program.

Employees are offered a diverse selection of benefits including medical (no-cost for the employee plan), dental, life, and supplemental benefit coverages. Employees can also take advantage of our on-site wellness clinic and virtual telehealth program, both at no-cost

Additional benefits include participation in the NC Retirement System, a 401(k) match option, generous paid leave and holiday schedule, tuition reimbursement, and more To learn more, visit

*This description applies to benefits eligible positions.

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Do you have Public Health Department experience?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have experience working in Case Management?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a BSW or MSW?

• Yes
• No

Required Question