SOCIAL WORKER II

Salary Range: $36,530.34 - $55,585.24

Primary Purpose of Position: The Social Worker II is responsible for an assigned patient case load of county residents that varies. Each patient assignment is based upon a referral from a medical provider or other agencies providing prenatal services to county residents. The social worker is responsible for:

1. the care management of the patient's pregnancy

2. assisting with obtaining community resources to ensure a healthy pregnancy outcome

3. ensuring prenatal medical and postpartum services are received follow-up with any risk factors that may be detrimental to a healthy pregnancy outcome; developing and implementing a plan of care to ensure healthy outcomes; and providing data information to the North Carolina Division of Medical Assistance's data base – Virtual Health (VH).

The Social Worker II is responsible for the quality of the health care delivered to the patients served by the agency. This work requires specialized knowledge in advanced level Social Work assessment utilizing theories and practices in the provision of patient care which include: principles and techniques utilized by advanced level social work coordination of services accurate knowledge of the Case Management for High-Risk Pregnancies Program.

Knowledges, Skills and Abilities:

l. Knowledgeable in working in VH

2. Ability to exercise good social work judgment and make decisions independently

3. Awareness of and inter-relationship with other agencies in the community

4. Expertise in the area of Pregnancy Care Management

5. Ability to speak to individuals or groups on issues relating to the public health areas of current assignment

6. Knowledge of current issues in public health

7. Ability to increase knowledge and keep current of social work changes by attending workshops

8. Knowledge of available resources and organizations and ability to coordinate these as needed

9. Ability to secure patient or family cooperation

10. Ability to record, interpret and utilize records and reports

11. Stay abreast of current social and economic problems relating to public health within the community

Required Minimum Training: The social worker (MSW, BSW, or meet SW II qualifications) must have a minimum of one year of experience in health and human services and have experience working with pregnant women and their families.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: Current valid N.C. driver's license

Closing date: Open until filled

Application Process: Applicants must apply on-line at www.lenoircountync.gov under Employment and Employment Opportunities. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Lenoir County is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer.