Johnston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Description The Johnston County DSS mission is to serve, aid and protect needy and vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families. We provide human services programs that are intended to promote the health, well-being, self-sufficiency and protection of families, children and adults within our community.Johnston County Department of Social Services has immediate openings for Social Worker III - Permanency Planning.Preference will be given to the applicants with prior Child Welfare experience and/or completion of mandatory Child Welfare training.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- 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 psychosocial problems and their treatment.
- Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques.
- Considerable knowledge of governmental and private organizations and resources in the community.
- Considerable knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program.
- General knowledge of medical terminology, diseases 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 of assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of client's problems.
- Ability to supervise, train, or instruct lower-level social workers, students, interns in the program.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of caseload 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.
Benefits
Johnston County provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program.
Employees are offered a diverse selection of benefits including medical (no-cost for the employee plan), dental, life, and supplemental benefit coverages. Employees can also take advantage of our on-site wellness clinic and virtual telehealth program, both at no-cost!
Additional benefits include participation in the NC Retirement System, a 401(k) match option, generous paid leave and holiday schedule, tuition reimbursement, and more! To learn more, visit www.myjcbenefits.com
*This description applies to benefits eligible positions. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned.
Important Pre-Employment Information:
- If the position requires a degree, official transcripts must be submitted within 30 days of hire.
- A pre-employment reference check will be conducted.
- A background check may be required and may include criminal history, motor vehicle records, sex offender registry checks, pre-employment drug screening, SBI fingerprinting, and, if applicable, a National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) check.
- A conviction record does not automatically disqualify you from employment, unless otherwise required by state law. Each situation is reviewed on a case-by-case basis.