MCDOWELL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT CLASSIFICATION TITLE: SOCIAL WORKER II JOB LOCATION: ADULT SERVICES Job Description: Provide case management services to heavy care residents of Adult Care Homes so that their needs and preferences can be met. This includes assessing the client's eligibility for the service, reviewing the facility's care plans and provision of services, as well as assessing the client's needs and developing and monitoring service plans. These activities are done in partnership with residents, families, significant others, adult care homes, and community service providers. This position also has responsibilities for adult services intake on a rotating basis and other duties as assigned. Minimum Training and Experience Requirements: MSW degree from an accredited school of social work; OR, Master’s degree in a counseling field and one year of social work or counseling experience; OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of social work or counseling experience; OR Four year degree in a human service field or related curriculum including at least 15 semester hours in courses related social work or counseling and two years of social work or counseling experience; OR Graduation from a four-year college or university and three years of experience in rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling, or a related human service field providing experience in the techniques of casework, group work or community organization. COMPUTER PROFICIENCY IS REQUIRED. BI-LINGUAL ABILITY (SPANISH/ENGLISH) IS DESIRABLE. APPLICANTS WILL BE GIVEN CREDIT ONLY FOR INFORMATION PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. No additional information will be solicited by the McDowell County Department of Social Services; therefore, persons who submit incomplete applications may not receive full credit for their education, training and experience. Salary: Social Worker II $33,258 annual Social Worker I (W/A II) $27,258 annual Social Worker Trainee (W/A II) $25,938 annual Position is full-time and benefited. PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING IS REQUIRED Interested candidates submit: PD 107 (click on link) Transcripts Three (3) references McDowell County Department of Social Services P.O. Box 338 Marion, NC 28752 APPLICATIONS TAKEN THROUGH FRIDAY FEBRUARY 10, 2012 MCDOWELL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER