Social Worker II

Social Worker II

Join our team and make a meaningful difference for children, adults, and families in our community. If you're a compassionate, dedicated, and highly skilled person who's been looking for a role where your ideas are heard, your work has visible impact, and your professional and personal growth is valued, consider building your future with us.

Person County Department of Social Services is recruiting for a Social Worker II for the Adult Services Community Alternatives Program and Representative Payee Services. This position serves as Case Manager for persons receiving services through the Community Alternatives Program (CAP) and the Special Assistance In-Home Program. Special Assistance In-Home Services are to help eligible individuals receiving SSI and others with incomes below the poverty level meet their basic needs. With sufficient income, adequate housing, necessary health and social services, reliable informal support from family and friends, and case management, some individuals may remain safely at home rather than move to an adult care home. SA In Home's goal is to allow individuals to remain in the community and to live as independently as possible. This position also serves as a Medicaid-At-Risk Case Manager providing services to promote and enhance the client's independence and well-being and as protective payee to provide financial management of the client's resources.

The starting salary will be determined with consideration given to both the candidate's educational background and relevant work experience.

Must possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record per County policy.

This is a non-exempt position working 37.5 hours weekly/1950 hours annually.

Cover letter, resume and transcripts required to apply. A copy of the official college transcript added as an attachment is acceptable for the application process, but if an applicant is selected for an interview, he/she will be required to bring an official college transcript to the interview.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution; or bachelor's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; or bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pre-Employment Screening

Person County conducts pre-employment screening on candidates. Job offers are conditional pending the following:

• A pre-employment drug screen for all candidates. Positions designated by Person County as Safety Sensitive are also subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• A background check for all candidates. Some positions also require a credit check.
• Additional screening and testing required for some positions.
• Within 3 days of the start of your employment with the County, you must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the US.

Person County Government is an Equal Opportunity/E-Verify Employer

Employee Benefits

Person County Government offers a wide range of employee benefits for full-time employees.

NC STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM: Employee contributes 6% of pre-tax salary and county contributes 14.39% for county employees and 16.08% for law enforcement effective 7/1/2024. EMPOWER 401K & 457: County contributes 5% of your salary into the 401k and you can contribute up to 80% of your compensation or up to $17,500. No county contribution for part-time.

PAID LEAVE: ANNUAL LEAVE: 0-2 years - 12 days per year 3-4 years - 15 days per year 5-9 years - 17 days per year 10-14 years - 20 days per year 15-19 years - 22 days 20+ years - 25 days per year SICK LEAVE: 12 days per year HOLIDAYS: 12 paid holidays per year PARENTAL LEAVE: 30 paid days of new parent leave VOLUNTEER LEAVE: Up to 24 hours of paid time off per fiscal year to volunteer with a public educational institution or non-profit organization. WELLNESS DAY: 1 day per year PAY PROGRAM: MERIT INCREASES – Annual increases based upon performance (up to 3%) LONGEVITY PAY (Part-time & full-time): Based on years of service 1 year, but less than 5 years -.50% of annual salary 5 years, but less than 10 years - 1% of annual salary 10 years, but less than 15 years - 2% of annual salary 15 years, but less than 20 years - 3.25% of annual salary 20 years, but less than 25 years - 4.5% of annual salary 25 years or more - 5.75% of annual salary TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM: Employees may be reimbursed for eligible expenses up to a total of eight hundred dollars ($2,500) per fiscal year CERTIFICATIONS: 1.5% salary increase per advanced certification pertaining to the job DIRECT DEPOSIT: Person County Government employees are paid bi-weekly with Direct Deposit WELLNESS PROGRAMS: COUNTY EMPLOYEE GYM: $25 membership fee per year for full-time or $50 for part-time public safety employees at the Sheriff's Dept. or EMS whose position requires you to be "fit for duty". WALK OR WORK OUT PROGRAM: The County allows employees to be physically active three times a week for 45 minutes PERSON COUNTY SAFETY: Person County is committed to conducting all operations as safely and efficiently as possible. The safety of all employees and the general public, both inside and outside our facilities, is of great importance and one of our major goals.

INSURANCE: HEALTH INSURANCE – HSA - CIGNA - (County contributes $1,200 to HSA account - pro-rated by insurance effective date) HEALTH INSURANCE – TRADITIONAL PLAN – CIGNA DENTAL INSURANCE VISION LIFE INSURANCE SUPPLEMENTAL POLICIES AFLAC?MET LIFE CANCER FSA (MEDICAL/CHILD CARE) MASS MUTUAL WHOLE LIFE SHORT/LONG-TERM DISABILITY