DSS Social Worker II-Adult Services

The Orange County Department of Social Services has an opening for a DSS Social Worker II in Adult Services.   An employee in this class is responsible for providing counseling, case management, support and preventive services to disabled adults, the elderly and their families, and at-risk individuals.  Work includes conducting assessments, developing service plans, providing care coordination, making evaluations to determine the need for services to adults and families, arranging for the provision of services in accordance with existing laws, rules and regulations, and providing information and referral services to individuals and agencies. This position is located in our Adult Services unit and provides services to multiple program areas including Special Assistance In Home, In Home Aide Services, and Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults (CAP/DA), This position also provides back-up Adult Protective Services, as needed. 

Work is performed under the general supervision of a Unit Supervisor with some leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work and in making decisions regarding client needs and requests. Supervision may be a responsibility of this class depending on the assignment. Does related work as required.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Hiring range is based on the Orange County Social Services Step Plan. The Step Plan is based on years of DSS Social Worker II experience.  Full credit is given for years of experience performing the same job functions. Partial credit is given for years of experience performing related job functions. The top half of the scale is reserved for career employees with senior level experience in the same role.

* This is a safety sensitive position and participation in the Drug and Alcohol Program is required. Background Check is required.






Click link below to review complete job spec including essential functions, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and physical requirements.  Please note this is the general job spec and includes all areas.  This position is in Adult Services.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orangecountync/classspecs/1410093

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a School of Social Work in an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW); OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in a human services field and one (1) year of direct human services experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning; OR

 
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of direct human services experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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 is required.  

All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of a background check and pre-employment drug test.  Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.

Must be able to provide after hour coverage as needed to meet the demands of the assigned caseload. After hours on call coverage is required. 

Additional certifications or training may be required, depending on position.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
 
Please attach transcript with application.


As with all positions with the Department of Social Services, this position may be required to serve in shelters in time of natural and man-made disasters including overnight and weekends.  The duties assigned during this time may vary from your regularly assigned duties.  Assigned duties will be at the discretion of the Social Services Director.  
 
 

Salary : $49,124 - $72,995