Social Worker II- RESTART SUD Caseworker

SOCIAL WORKER II- RESTART SUD CASEWORKER DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES SALARY $41,606-$64,489.00 (Depends on Experience) $20.00-$31.00/Hour Caldwell County Department of Social Services envisions a community where every person feels included, supported, and valued and every action we take intentionally contributes to the ongoing improvement and strengthening of our community.

We strive to create a positive impact and are committed to ensuring the safety and improving the welfare of every citizen we serve. If you are committed to supporting our mission and want to be a part of our dynamic workforce driven by teamwork and support to improve the lives of every person we encounter, we would love for you to come join our team!

Caldwell County offers competitive salary along with a benefit package that can be tailored to suit your family’s needs. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES This position will participate as a member of the Substance Use Disorder Multi-Disciplinary Team through RESTART and be based out of the Department of of Social Services.

The position will utilize knowledge and expertise of social services programs, social work practice, and community resources to provide medium length services (3-6 months) to individuals and families struggling with substance use disorder dependency. The position will focus on evaluating the client's situation and his/her ability to deal with it, developing a social history, and resource plan.

Knowing this population consistently interacts with DSS through child welfare, adult services, and many economic services program, this position will help these individuals and families navigate the array of services across DSS, as well as in the greater community. The position will engage and support them in making every effort to progress on their recovery.

RECRUITMENT STANDARDS Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Considerable knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices and their application to individual casework group work and community problems. Knowledge of the psychosocial, socioeconomic, and behavioral problems and their treatment. Knowledge of governmental and private organizations and community resources.

Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program. General knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes and their treatment is required in certain programs or settings. Skill in establishing rapport with a client and applying techniques of assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of client's problem.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative superiors, members of caseload and their families, and with civics, medical, social, and religious organizations. Ability to train or instruct lower-level social workers, students, or interns. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work.

Minimum Education and Experience 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 of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.