About this opportunity
Person County, NC Government lists this Social Worker II - Work First Family Assistance opportunity in roxboro, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Join our team and make a meaningful difference for children, adults, and families in our community. If you're a compassionate, dedicated, and highly skilled person who's been looking for a role where your ideas are heard, your work has visible impact, and your professional and personal growth is valued, consider building your future with us.
Social Worker II
Person County Department of Social Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker II to join the Department of Social Services (DSS) in the Work First Family Assistance (WFFA) Unit. This position plays an important role in helping individuals and families achieve stability and greater self-sufficiency. The Social Worker II evaluates applications and determines eligibility for Work First Family Assistance (WFFA), conducts ongoing redeterminations, and ensures clients receive the appropriate benefits and services based on their individual circumstances.
The starting salary will be determined with consideration given to both the candidate's educational background and relevant work experience.
Must possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record per County policy.
This is a non-exempt position working 37.5 hours weekly/1950 hours annually.
If the position you are applying for requires a degree, education verification will be required as part of the hiring process.
Essential Functions
35% Taking and Processing Initial Application and Redetermination for WFFA
45% Work First Employment Services
20% Other Duties
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution;
bachelor's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience;
bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years directly related experience;
or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Must possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record per County policy.
Pre-Employment Screening
Person County conducts pre-employment screening on candidates. Job offers are conditional pending the following:
A pre-employment drug screen for all candidates. Positions designated by Person County as Safety Sensitive are also subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
A background check for all candidates. Some positions also require a credit check.
Additional screening and testing required for some positions.
Within 3 days of the start of your employment with the County, you must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the US.
Person County Government is an Equal Opportunity/E-Verify Employer
Benefits
Person County Government offers a wide range of employee benefits for full-time employees.
NC STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM: Employee contributes 6% of pre-tax salary and county contributes 14.39% for county employees and 16.08% for law enforcement effective 7/1/2024.
EMPOWER 401K & 457: County contributes 5% of your salary into the 401k and you can contribute up to 80% of your compensation or up to $17,500. No county contribution for part-time.
PAID LEAVE:
0-2 years - 12 days per year
3-4 years - 15 days per year
5-9 years - 17 days per year
10-14 years - 20 days per year
15-19 years - 22 days
20+ years - 25 days per year
SICK LEAVE: 12 days per year
HOLIDAYS: 12 paid holidays per year
PARENTAL LEAVE: 30 paid days of new parent leave
VOLUNTEER LEAVE: Up to 24 hours of paid time off per fiscal year to volunteer with a public educational institution or non-profit organization.
WELLNESS DAY: 1 day per year
PAY PROGRAM: MERIT INCREASES – Annual increases based upon performance (up to 3%)
LONGEVITY PAY (Part-time & full-time): Based on years of service
1 year, but less than 5 years -.50% of annual salary
5 years, but less than 10 years - 1% of annual salary
10 years, but less than 15 years - 2% of annual salary
15 years, but less than 20 years - 3.25% of annual salary
20 years, but less than 25 years - 4.5% of annual salary
25 years or more - 5.75% of annual salary
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM: Employees may be reimbursed for eligible expenses up to a total of eight hundred dollars ($2,500) per fiscal year
CERTIFICATIONS: 1.5% salary increase per advanced certification pertaining to the job
DIRECT DEPOSIT: Person County Government employees are paid bi-weekly with Direct Deposit
WELLNESS PROGRAMS:
COUNTY EMPLOYEE GYM: $25 membership fee per year for full-time or $50 for part-time public safety employees at the Sheriff's Dept. or EMS whose position requires you to be "fit for duty".
WALK OR WORK OUT PROGRAM: The County allows employees to be physically active three times a week for 45 minutes
PERSON COUNTY SAFETY: Person County is committed to conducting all operations as safely and efficiently as possible. The safety of all employees and the general public, both inside and outside our facilities, is of great importance and one of our major goals.
INSURANCE:
HEALTH INSURANCE – HSA - CIGNA - (County contributes $1,200 to HSA account - pro-rated by insurance effective date)
HEALTH INSURANCE – TRADITIONAL PLAN – CIGNA
DENTAL INSURANCE
VISION
LIFE INSURANCE
SUPPLEMENTAL POLICIES: AFLAC ?MET LIFE CANCER FSA (MEDICAL/CHILD CARE) MASS MUTUAL WHOLE LIFE SHORT/LONG-TERM DISABILITY
Worksite address
roxboro, NC, 27574, US
Who can apply
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