Social Worker for the Blind

Dept of Health and Human Services

Blind Services

Social Worker (S)

60043083

NC11

The Social Worker position provides Independent Living Services, counseling, Medical Eye Care, and other specialized services to blind and visually impaired consumers of all ages residing in Pitt County. It supports individuals in achieving or maintaining independence by teaching daily living skills, personal care strategies, home management techniques, and self‑advocacy methods.

This role works closely with community professionals and resources to help consumers reach their highest level of self‑sufficiency. Services are delivered within the Greenville District Office as part of Division of Services for the Blind programming.


Key Duties Include:
– Provide Independent Living Services, counseling, Medical Eye Care support, and specialized services to blind and visually impaired consumers.

– Teach daily living skills such as personal care, home management, and adaptive strategies to promote consumer independence.

– Conduct assessments to determine service needs and develop plans that support continued independence.

– Coordinate with community professionals and resources to assist consumers in accessing needed services and supports.

– Deliver training in self‑advocacy techniques to strengthen consumer confidence and autonomy.

– Maintain accurate service documentation and case records to support program delivery and compliance.

– Monitor consumer progress and adjust services as needed to support ongoing skill development.

– Provide information and referral services to connect consumers with community programs that address unmet needs.

– Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure holistic support for consumers’ functional and social needs.

– Support program operations by completing additional casework or service activities assigned by the district office.

Bachelor's degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience

Master's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience

Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related experience

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Tresha Walker