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Job Description
JOB To perform intermediate level social work in providing services to clients in the County's Work First Family Assistance Program. Applicants may be considered for either a Trainee or Social Worker I position. The starting salary for the Trainee classification is $39,039.00, while the starting salary for the Social Worker I classification is $40,989.00, based on education, licensure, and relevant experience.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Provides counseling and case management services to clients who are unemployed and receiving Work First benefits. Assists clients in seeking and securing employment and/or education that will lead to employment. Screens clients for substance abuse, emotional health issues, family / domestic violence. Provides referrals for services, including day care, mental health, vocational rehabilitation, food stamps, domestic violence counseling, transportation, educational resources, unemployment benefits, housing, social security benefits, etc. Monitors clients at work / school to ensure compliance with program requirements, authorizes sanctions for failure to cooperate with child support, mutual responsibility agreements, plans of action and other case requirements. Evaluates and processes clients' requests for hardship exemptions and extensions. Completes hearing requests and documentation. Manages assigned caseload; maintains accurate and complete case records; accurately records services provided. Assesses client needs; prepares, implements and monitors care plans, making changes when necessary. Refers clients to other department divisions and outside agencies for services as appropriate; assists clients in accessing needed services. Conducts home visits to perform initial assessment, monitor progress and ensure clients are receiving necessary care and/or assistance. Provides client transportation as needed. Attends staff meetings to discuss and coordinate cases; communicates with other professionals to coordinate client care. Conducts case audits. Processes federal energy program / emergency assistance applications; determines client eligibility. Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints regarding assigned programs and projects. Works on call 24 hours per day, seven days per week, on a rotating basis. Gathers information for and prepares various reports as required by the County and/or other agencies. Operates a vehicle and a variety of office equipment, including a computer, printer, typewriter, copier, telephone, calculator, etc.; uses clerical and computer supplies. Interacts and communicates with the immediate supervisor, other County department heads and employees, clients and family members, other social service and health professionals, various outside social service / health agencies, attorneys, court personnel, law enforcement personnel, school personnel, and the general public. Attends meetings, training, workshops, conferences, etc., as required to enhance job knowledge and skills. Performs intake procedures. Processes applications for crisis intervention funding. Staffs emergency shelters as necessary. Performs general administrative/office work as required, including attending meetings, preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, sending and receiving faxes, copying and filing documents, reviewing correspondence, answering the telephone, etc. Performs related duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Working Conditions Work is performed primarily in an office with a controlled environment as well as outside environment without exposure to harmful conditions. Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work in an accredited college or university; or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a human service field and one year of human services experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning; or a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and two years of human services experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Special Requirements Possess valid
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Non-Exempt Disclaimer This classification specification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform the job. Bladen County reserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the duties assigned to this classification. November 2017 BLADEN
