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Social Worker III- Adult & Aging Services
Government Jobs, Washington, North Carolina, United States, 27889
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Beaufort County Department of Social Services is hiring for a position in Washington, NC. The job is full-time and the closing date is 7/24/2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). The Adult and Aging Services Unit provides Beaufort County citizens the social services to support the achievement of goals of self support and self sufficiency. Further, it is the aim of this unit is to prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation of adults but if necessary, intervene to provide protection. The primary purpose of this position in relation to Adult and Aging Services is as follows: To provide Special Assistance In-Home Services to clients that meet eligibility requirements for the program. To manage a caseload of Adult Protective Services. This shall include completing a thorough evaluation to determine if the disabled adult has been abused, neglected or exploited. The worker will also work towards mobilizing services to assist the adult is needed To provide At-Risk Case Management Services assist adults who are at-risk or show evidence of abuse, neglect, or exploitation in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational, and other services. To manage a caseload of guardianship cases. This shall include at the minimum a quarterly contact with the ward and his/her caregiver. The social worker will have conferences with physicians and other professionals to ensure the ward's needs are being met. Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, group work, and community problems. Considerable knowledge of a wide range of medical, behavioral, and/or psychosocial problems and their treatment theory. Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques, governmental and private organizations, and resources in the community, laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program. General knowledge of the methods and principles of casework supervision and training. In certain settings, considerable knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes and their treatment as they relate to decisions regarding clinical interventions and appropriate therapies based on medical or psychological diagnosis. Skill in establishing rapport with a client and in applying techniques or assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of client's problems. Ability to supervise, train, or instruct lower-level social workers, students, or interns in the program. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of case load and their families, as well as civic, legal, medical, social, and religious organizations. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively. Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only); Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience*; Master's degree in a human services field and one year of directly related experience*; Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience*; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience*. *Directly related experience is defined as human services experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning. MSW / BSW degrees are preferred. College transcripts are required. Online Application: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/beaufortdss/promotionaljobs please read and complete all sections of the Application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of application. You can find assistance with creating your account and steps for completing the application process at this site: www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax. Please call the BCDSS office for assistance. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click on "Application Status". Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6
8 weeks. Pre-employment Drug Screening and Criminal Background check will be required as a condition of employment. Valid Driver's License Required. All employees are called upon to serve shelter duty in times of emergency and/or natural disaster. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Health Insurance - North Carolina State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees: Administered by: Blue Cross /Blue Shield of NC Standard 80/20 Plan Cost to employee $50.00 monthly with one wellness activity $0 for CPP PCP on ID card, $10 for non-CPP PCP on ID card, $25 for any other PCP $40 for CPP Specialist, $80 for other Specialists Emergency Room - $300 Copay + 20%, plan pays 80% after $1,250 deductible Hospital Services
$300 Copay + 20%, plan pays 80% after $1,250 deductible $4,89000 coinsurance maximum per year for individual after deductible Basic 70/30 Plan Cost to employee $25.00 monthly $0 for CPP PCP on ID card, $30 for non-CPP PCP on ID card, $45 for any other PCP $47 for CPP Specialist, $94 for other Specialists Emergency Room - $337 Copay + 30%, plan pays 70% after $1,500 deductible Hospital Services
$337 Copay + 30%, plan pays 70% after $1,500 deductible $5,900 coinsurance maximum per year for individual after deductible Prescription Drugs
80/20 plan Tier 1 $5.00 (Generic) Tier 2 $30.00 Tier 2 (Preferred Brand) No Generic Tier 3 Deductible & Co-insurance (Drugs not on preferred drug list) Tier 4 $100.00 for Specialty drugs Tier 5 $250.00 for Specialty drugs Prescription Drugs
70/30 plan Tier 1 $16.00 (Generic) Tier 2 $47.00 Tier 2 (Preferred Brand) No Generic Tier 3 Deductible/Coinsurance Tier 4 $200.00 for specialty drugs Tier 5 $350.00 for specialty drugs State Health Plan Premiums Standard 80/20 - One Wellness Activity Basic 70/30 Employee Only - $50.00 Employee Only - $25.00 Employee/Child(ren) $305.00-month Employee/Child(ren) $218.00-month Employee/Spouse $700.00-month Employee/Spouse $590.00-month Employee/Family - $720.00-month Employee/Family $598.00-month Delta Dental Employee Only Coverage (paid by county) Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment $10,000 coverage on employee (paid by County) Retirement - NC Local Government Employees' Retirement System 6% deducted from employee's pay County contributes an actuarially determined amount Death Benefit - NC Local Government Employees' Retirement System Eligible after one year
Benefit equal to annual salary from $25,000 (minimum) up to $50,000 (maximum). Longevity - 5-year interval % increase to base salary First 5-year interval (5 years of service) 1.5% increase Second 5-year interval (10 years of service) 2.25% increase Third 5-year interval (15 years of service) 3.25% increase Forth 5-year interval (20 years of service) 4.50% increase Each additional 5-year interval (25, 30, etc. years of service) 4.5% increase Work Hours 8:00-5:00 Monday through Friday 40-hour work week Depending on position may require some overtime and on-call hours. Leave Sick - 1 day per month Personal - Less than 5 years: 9.333 hours per month
14 days per year 5 but less than 10 years: 11.333 hours per month
17 days per year 10 but less than 15 years: 13.333 hours per month
20 days per year 15 but less than 20 years: 15.333 hours per month
23 days per year 20
Beaufort County Department of Social Services is hiring for a position in Washington, NC. The job is full-time and the closing date is 7/24/2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). The Adult and Aging Services Unit provides Beaufort County citizens the social services to support the achievement of goals of self support and self sufficiency. Further, it is the aim of this unit is to prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation of adults but if necessary, intervene to provide protection. The primary purpose of this position in relation to Adult and Aging Services is as follows: To provide Special Assistance In-Home Services to clients that meet eligibility requirements for the program. To manage a caseload of Adult Protective Services. This shall include completing a thorough evaluation to determine if the disabled adult has been abused, neglected or exploited. The worker will also work towards mobilizing services to assist the adult is needed To provide At-Risk Case Management Services assist adults who are at-risk or show evidence of abuse, neglect, or exploitation in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational, and other services. To manage a caseload of guardianship cases. This shall include at the minimum a quarterly contact with the ward and his/her caregiver. The social worker will have conferences with physicians and other professionals to ensure the ward's needs are being met. Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, group work, and community problems. Considerable knowledge of a wide range of medical, behavioral, and/or psychosocial problems and their treatment theory. Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques, governmental and private organizations, and resources in the community, laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program. General knowledge of the methods and principles of casework supervision and training. In certain settings, considerable knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes and their treatment as they relate to decisions regarding clinical interventions and appropriate therapies based on medical or psychological diagnosis. Skill in establishing rapport with a client and in applying techniques or assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of client's problems. Ability to supervise, train, or instruct lower-level social workers, students, or interns in the program. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of case load and their families, as well as civic, legal, medical, social, and religious organizations. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively. Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only); Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience*; Master's degree in a human services field and one year of directly related experience*; Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience*; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience*. *Directly related experience is defined as human services experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning. MSW / BSW degrees are preferred. College transcripts are required. Online Application: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/beaufortdss/promotionaljobs please read and complete all sections of the Application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of application. You can find assistance with creating your account and steps for completing the application process at this site: www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax. Please call the BCDSS office for assistance. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click on "Application Status". Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6
8 weeks. Pre-employment Drug Screening and Criminal Background check will be required as a condition of employment. Valid Driver's License Required. All employees are called upon to serve shelter duty in times of emergency and/or natural disaster. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Health Insurance - North Carolina State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees: Administered by: Blue Cross /Blue Shield of NC Standard 80/20 Plan Cost to employee $50.00 monthly with one wellness activity $0 for CPP PCP on ID card, $10 for non-CPP PCP on ID card, $25 for any other PCP $40 for CPP Specialist, $80 for other Specialists Emergency Room - $300 Copay + 20%, plan pays 80% after $1,250 deductible Hospital Services
$300 Copay + 20%, plan pays 80% after $1,250 deductible $4,89000 coinsurance maximum per year for individual after deductible Basic 70/30 Plan Cost to employee $25.00 monthly $0 for CPP PCP on ID card, $30 for non-CPP PCP on ID card, $45 for any other PCP $47 for CPP Specialist, $94 for other Specialists Emergency Room - $337 Copay + 30%, plan pays 70% after $1,500 deductible Hospital Services
$337 Copay + 30%, plan pays 70% after $1,500 deductible $5,900 coinsurance maximum per year for individual after deductible Prescription Drugs
80/20 plan Tier 1 $5.00 (Generic) Tier 2 $30.00 Tier 2 (Preferred Brand) No Generic Tier 3 Deductible & Co-insurance (Drugs not on preferred drug list) Tier 4 $100.00 for Specialty drugs Tier 5 $250.00 for Specialty drugs Prescription Drugs
70/30 plan Tier 1 $16.00 (Generic) Tier 2 $47.00 Tier 2 (Preferred Brand) No Generic Tier 3 Deductible/Coinsurance Tier 4 $200.00 for specialty drugs Tier 5 $350.00 for specialty drugs State Health Plan Premiums Standard 80/20 - One Wellness Activity Basic 70/30 Employee Only - $50.00 Employee Only - $25.00 Employee/Child(ren) $305.00-month Employee/Child(ren) $218.00-month Employee/Spouse $700.00-month Employee/Spouse $590.00-month Employee/Family - $720.00-month Employee/Family $598.00-month Delta Dental Employee Only Coverage (paid by county) Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment $10,000 coverage on employee (paid by County) Retirement - NC Local Government Employees' Retirement System 6% deducted from employee's pay County contributes an actuarially determined amount Death Benefit - NC Local Government Employees' Retirement System Eligible after one year
Benefit equal to annual salary from $25,000 (minimum) up to $50,000 (maximum). Longevity - 5-year interval % increase to base salary First 5-year interval (5 years of service) 1.5% increase Second 5-year interval (10 years of service) 2.25% increase Third 5-year interval (15 years of service) 3.25% increase Forth 5-year interval (20 years of service) 4.50% increase Each additional 5-year interval (25, 30, etc. years of service) 4.5% increase Work Hours 8:00-5:00 Monday through Friday 40-hour work week Depending on position may require some overtime and on-call hours. Leave Sick - 1 day per month Personal - Less than 5 years: 9.333 hours per month
14 days per year 5 but less than 10 years: 11.333 hours per month
17 days per year 10 but less than 15 years: 13.333 hours per month
20 days per year 15 but less than 20 years: 15.333 hours per month
23 days per year 20