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ORANGE COUNTY GOVERNMENT
invites applications for the position of:
Social Worker I*
SALARY:
$36,219.00 - $47,782.00 Annually
OPENING DATE: 09/05/14
CLOSING DATE: 09/21/14 11:59 PM
DESCRIPTION:
Provides entry-level social work and case management services to adults, children, and/or
families with personal, social, health and economic needs.
*This position is designated as a safety sensitive position. A pre-employment drug
test will be required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
A position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the list include all
that may be assigned.
Provides social work, assessment and ongoing eligibility determination for
clients. Identifies risk factors, conducts assessments, and makes home and school
visits. Provides a wide range of services, such as emergency assistance,
transportation, and child care, mental health and substance abuse referrals.
Collects information about individual clients to evaluate and assess needs and
barriers. Gathers information through interviewing, testing, counseling, and
assessment instruments.
Transports children and/or vulnerable adults, as needed. Provides supervised
visitation between parents and children in agency custody.
Identifies, develops and implements action plans that track progress towards goal(s).
Communicates and coordinates with other service providers.
Completes client information forms and records. Ensures case files are accurate and
up-to-date.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of social work.
Knowledge of relevant local, state and federal laws and regulations and department
policies and procedures.
Knowledge of methods and principles used to conduct intakes and provide
comprehensive case management.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in interviewing, assessing and evaluating clients’ needs.
Skill in operating standard office equipment such as a computer, calculator, scanner,
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copier, facsimile machine, and audiovisual equipment.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's
degree in a human services field; or a Bachelor's degree and one year of directly
related experience.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of
North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. The applicant's
driving record will be verified by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles prior
to employment.
This position is designated as a safety sensitive position. A pre-employment drug test
will be required.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.orangecountync.gov
Position #1546-253
SOCIAL WORKER I*
TF
200 South Cameron Street
Hillsborough, NC 27278
919-245-2550
919-245-2550
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Social Worker I* 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.
What level of education do you have related to this position?
Master's in Social Work
Master's Degree in related field
Bachelor's in Social Work
Bachelor's Degree in related field
Other
* 4.
Do you have valid driver's license?
Yes
No
* 5.
Some positions require working evenings and weekends to provide services to children
and families. Are you willing and able to accept this condition of employment?
Yes
No
* 6.
Please indicate how many years of professional work experience you have had working in
a human service, school or community setting with children and families of different
racial/ethnic backgrounds.
Less than one year
1 - 3 years
3 - 5 years
More than 5 years
7.
* 8.
Describe your experience working in a human service, school or community setting with
children and families of different racial/ethnic backgrounds. This experience should be
outlined in the Work Experience section of the application.
Do you have experience interviewing families for services?
Yes
No
* 9.
Please indicate if you have professional experience working in any of the following fields.
(Check all that apply)
Mental Health
Social Services
Health
Justice
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Human Resources
Business
Counseling
Non-profit organizations
Other (Please indicate below)
No experience
10. If "Other", please describe.
* Required Question
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