| Location | Smithfield, NC |
| Salary | $56,760.03–$96,492.05 Per Year |
Social Worker II - SA In-Home Case Manager
Salary
$56,760.03 - $96,492.05 Annually
Location
Johnston County DSS, NC
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
02657
Department
Social Services
Opening Date
08/19/2026
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Johnston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Description
The Adult Services Unit of the Johnston County Department of Social Services provides services to individuals over the age of eighteen. These individuals have a wide range of needs, lifestyles and handicaps. They may be physically and/or mentally handicapped, or they may have no medical problem at all. These individuals have a wide range of needs, lifestyles and handicaps. They may be physically and/or mentally handicapped, or they may have no medical problem at all. Adult services offer the following SA-In Home/CAP Services, Adult Home Specialist, Placement Services, Protective Services, Intake, Guardianship, In Home Aide Services and Services for the Blind.
Duties and Responsibilities
This position will serve a triple function. The worker will provide case management for a SA In-Home program. As a SA In-Home case manager, the worker will assist family members in developing a plan and coordinating services to maintain a physically disabled person in the home as opposed to an Adult Care Home. This supports the agency's goal of preventing inappropriate placement in a long term care facility. It also supports the legal mandate to protect disabled adults. This position also assist with overall intake coverage for the Adult Services unit.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, group work and community problems
Thorough knowledge of a wide range of behavioral and psychosocial problems and their treatment
Thorough knowledge of family and group dynamics and a wide range of intervention techniques
Considerable knowledge of governmental and private organizations and resources in the community
Considerable knowledge of the methods and principles of casework supervision and training
General knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program
Considerable knowledge of disease pathophysiology in order to explain/present treatment alternatives to patients and families is required in teaching hospitals
Skill in establishing rapport with a client and applying theories, principles, and techniques of assessing psychological, behavioral, and psychological aspects of client 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 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
Desired Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution; bachelors degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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:
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
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Answers to supplemental questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, unless otherwise noted, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application, to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Have you provided such information within the body of the application? (Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education - including high school, Work Experience - each position should be listed separately, Certificates & Licenses, Skills).
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Please select your highest level of education completed.
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Do you have experience working in a local or state-level Department of Social Services?
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How many years of social work experience do you have?
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Do you have a valid state issued drivers license?
Required Question
Employer Johnston County
Department Social Services Address 714 North Street
Smithfield, 27577
Phone 919-934-4700
Website https://www.johnstonnc.gov/dss/