Social Worker - Caswell Developmental Center

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Salary Range: $45,431.00 – $79,504.00

This is an anticipated vacancy.

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs )/Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Experience with video teleconferencing, strong writing skills, communication skills & interpersonal skills
• Experience working/interacting with residents with I/DD with complex behavioral and/or medical needs
• Experience with Guardianship Modifications, admissions and discharge planning
• Experience with writing comprehensive bio-social evaluations and case studies on complex referrals
• Electronic Health Care Record System Knowledge (EPIC experience)

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Master’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution;

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;

or

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.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

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