ORANGE COUNTY GOVERNMENT
invites applications for the position of:
Social Worker II - Adult
Services*
SALARY:
$19.22 - $25.36 Hourly
$39,978.00 - $52,743.00 Annually
OPENING DATE: 09/01/15
CLOSING DATE: 09/15/15 11:59 PM
DESCRIPTION:
This position will provide counseling, support, and preventive services for disabled adults,
the elderly, and their families.
* This is a safety sensitive position and participation in the Drug and Alcohol
Program is required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
A position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the list include all
that may be assigned.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to assessing the needs for elderly and disabled
adults who may require agency services. This includes conducting thorough interviews and
gathering necessary information to assure individuals and families receive appropriate
agency and community services as well as make adult protective service referrals as
needed.
Assessment and supportive counseling services are provided in the office and through
home visits.
Provides consultation/direction to clients and families of clients in need of appropriate group
care placement.
Requires knowledge of community resources and an understanding of poverty, substance
abuse, and other social/medical conditions impacting individual/family well-being.
Provides back up for all program areas in adult services.
Rotates covering on call responsibilities.
Supervision
Assignments are generally provided by defining objectives, priorities, and deadlines.
Additional assistance is provided for unusual situations that do not have clear precedents.
This classification typically does not supervise.
Distinguishing Factors
This classification is distinguished from the Social Worker I classification by the range of
cases, the difficulty of personal contacts and the theoretical knowledge required to perform
the work.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of social work.
Knowledge of community resources for children, adults, and families.
Knowledge of interviewing, counseling and crisis intervention theories and methods.
Knowledge of relevant department, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
Knowledge of legal and judicial system principles and procedures.
Knowledge of theories related to children, adults and families.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in assessing and evaluating clients’ needs.
Skill in operating standard office equipment such as a computer, calculator, scanner,
copier, facsimile machine, and audiovisual equipment.
Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Ability to perform under stress.
Ability to provide good customer service.
Ability to analyze, interpret, comprehend and communicate complex information and in
complex situations.
Minimum Requirements:
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in
social work or related field and one to three years of social work or counseling experience.
Requires possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State
of North Carolina.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Please attach transcript with application.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Physical Activities
(N = Never; R = Rarely (Less than 25%); O = Often (25% - 75%); A = Always (More than
75%))
Standing
O
Sitting
O
Walking
O
Bending
R
Stooping
R
Kneeling
R
Crawling
N
Climbing
R
Typing
O
Grasping
R
Talking
A
Hearing
A
Repetitive motions of
Handing
hands/wrists
A
O
Repetitive motions of feet
O
Reaching
O
Average number of pounds through a normal day that are pushed, pulled, etc. and the
distance over which the weight is moved:
Activity
Average Number of Pounds
Distance Weight is Moved
Pushing
30
100 ft.
Pulling
30
100 ft.
Lifting
30
100 ft.
Carrying
30
100 ft.
Examples of physical activities required in this position:
Sitting at a computer for many hours per day
Filing papers
Walking to work station
Possible Hazards (chemicals, dangerous machinery, etc.)
Emotional stress due to the nature of interactions with clients or service providers
Irate clients and/or family members who may be hostile, resistant or violent.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer/Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabilities
APPLICATIONS
MAY
BE
FILED
http://www.orangecountync.gov
200
Hillsborough,
South
Cameron
NC
ONLINE
AT:
Street
27278
Position #1798-994
SOCIAL WORKER II - ADULT SERVICES*
DD
919-245-2550
919-245-2550
Social Worker II - Adult Services* Supplemental Questionnaire
*
1. Orange County is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms
an employee's eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the Employment
Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9). I understand, that if hired, my employment
eligibility will be verified through E-Verify.
Yes
*
2. I understand that resumes are welcomed but do not substitute for the work experience
section of this application and failure to complete the work experience section will result
in an incomplete application, which will not be considered for eligibility. Did you fully
complete the work experience section of this application?
Yes
No
*
3. Are you currently an employee, receiving benefits, from Orange County Local
Government?
Yes
No
*
4. What level of education do you have related to this position?
Master's in Social Work
Bachelor's in Social Work
Related Social Science Degree
Other
*
5. How many years of experience do you have providing services to elderly and disabled
adults.
None
1 - 2 years
3 - 5 years
More than 5 years
*
6. Please describe you experience working in adult services/adult protective services.
*
7. Have you worked in Adult Services in North Carolina?
Yes
No
*
8. If yes, how many years have you worked in Adult Services in North Carolina? (If no, type
N/A)
*
9. Have you worked in Adult Services or aging in another state?
Yes
No
* 10. If yes, how many years have you worked in Adult Services or aging in another state, list
by state. (If no, type N/A)
* 11. Are you familiar with the NASW Code of Ethics?
Yes
No
* Required Question