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Form of workThis posting if for one temporary 20-hour week, contract Social Worker to provide Case Management services to at High-Risk pregnant women of Alamance County.This service includes assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation and patient advocacy to address health care and preventative service needs of pregnant and postpartum women. Care Coordination focuses on coordination of the patients' medical, nutritional, educational, social and emotional needs with private and community resources to promote healthy pregnancy outcomes. Community visits and patient home visits are best practice for meeting program measures.
This position will also be required to staff emergency shelters as mandated by the State Public Health Office; assist with Public Health outbreak investigations and response, and perform additional duties as required by the Nursing Supervisor, Nursing Director, Medical Director and Health Director
- Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
- Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
- Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
- Compassion - Ability to show kindness, empathy and genuine care.
- Honesty - Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace.
- Integrity - Trustworthiness to a degree that one is incapable of being false to a trust, responsibility or pledge
- Judgment - Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to following policies and procedures.
- Safety-Minded - Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities.
- Teamwork - Ability to work with others successfully and productively for the common cause and desired end goal.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of principles, techniques, practices and application or social work relative to individual, group, and community casework: includes knowledge of psychosocial, socio-economic, and behavioral issues and treatment in addition to relative laws, and regulations, and policies governing social work practice and public health programs. Ability to function as a part of a multidisciplinary health care team, have knowledge of community resources and public assistance programs. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, in writing and verbally. Ability to plan and work independently.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in social work from an accredited School of Social Work.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Valid N.C. driver's license and have access to a personal vehicle. License to practice as a registered nurse in NC preferred.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge and experience with Maternal-Infant Health/Pediatrics preferred. Fluent in both Spanish and English both oral and written.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Visit www.alamance-nc.com, click "Online Services" then select "Jobs." Click on the specified job title to view the announcement and click "Apply Now" to submit an online application. Call (336) 570-4034 for questions or if unable to apply online.
SELECTION PROCESS: Selection will be by structured interview. Applications will be reviewed to select the best-qualified applicants for admission to interview.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Physical Demands
Stand F
Walk F
Sit F
Manually Manipulate C
Reach Outward F
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb O
Crawl O
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O
Lift/Carry
10 lbs or less O
11-20 lbs. O
21-50 lbs. O
51-100 lbs. O
Over 100 lbs. N
Push/Pull
13-25 lbs. O
26-40 lbs. O
41-100 lbs. OEmployment Type: Temporary/Seasonal
