Social Worker II

Job Title

Case Manager for Care Management for at Risk Children (CMARC) Program

Employer

Halifax County Government

Salary

$43,178.00 - $54,669.00 Annually

Location

26 N King Street, Halifax, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Department

Public Health Department

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

This position provides case management for Medicaid children, ages birth through 5, who meet certain risk criteria for enrollment in the Care Management for at Risk Children (CMARC) Program. The main goals of CMARC are to improve health outcomes and reduce Medicaid costs for enrolled children. The case manager works with families to identify and access community resources to meet their needs and encourages and supports families in the development of skills needed for effective problem solving, making decisions, and enhancing the capacity of families to meet the special needs of their children. Other duties include assessing, planning, counseling, evaluating, and reviewing records of clients in this program; and performing related duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution; bachelor's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Prefer someone with a BSW in Social Work from an accredited school. All health department employees (with the exception of individuals with an accommodation or medical exemption) are required to get an annual flu shot vaccine as part of condition of employment.

Application Requirements

An official completed Halifax County Application for Employment (HR1107) and college transcripts are required to fully evaluate your qualifications for this position. The completed application and supplemental materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on or before the closing date; postmarks will not be accepted. All portions on the application, as they relate to your background, must be fully completed. Applications may not refer to a resume' or other enclosed documents (i.e. "see resume" or "see attached"), nor will these items be accepted in lieu of a completed application. We will be unable to consider incomplete submissions for this position. Unofficial transcripts (e.g. student copies) are acceptable for application purposes. If selected for employment, official transcripts will be required. A criminal background check will be required prior to hiring.

Benefits

A non-refundable signing bonus in the amount of $3,750 will be paid in the selected applicant's first paycheck following employment and execution of the Employment Signing and Retention Bonus Agreement. A retention bonus in the amount of $3,750 will be paid in the selected applicant's next paycheck following the completion of 12 full months of employment in the same position with the County following the date of payment of the signing bonus. Halifax County provides a comprehensive employee benefits package, including membership in the N.C. Local Government Employees' Retirement System.