Camden County Department of Social Services
P.O. Box 70
Camden, NC 27921
RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: SOCIAL WORKER III
GRADE: Grade 11 Step 1
BEGINNING SALARY: $54,223
POSITION LOCATION: CAMDEN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
117 NC HIGHWAY 343 NORTH, CAMDEN, NC 27921
PROGRAMS: Child Protective Services
RECRUITMENT PERIOD:
OPEN: October 8, 2024
CLOSES: Open Until Filled
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Employees hired in this classification will be assigned to the services division of the department which consists of Child Protective Services and Adult Protective Services. Both units include working with complicated cases, which require flexible use of a wide range of social work skills. Positions require availability for after-hours and weekend on-call duty on a rotating basis. Work is performed under the supervision of the Social Work Supervisor. A description of the work performed in each respective unit is as follows:
Child Protective Services:
This position will be responsible for conducting CPS investigations and assessments. Provide CPS social work services to monitor and maintain the safety of children where neglect or abuse has been identified. Conduct assessments that accurately identify the strengths and needs of the family system and assess the risk of continuing harm to the children. Work to strengthen the family’s capacity to protect and nurture the children through referrals to community resources. Model and support appropriate behaviors that will enhance family functioning. Arrange for appropriate alternative placements when children are not safe within their own homes. Competently testify in court when necessary. Document case information thoroughly and timely. Provide consistent contact and follow-up with families. Position may perform other CPS duties as required including courtesy requests, acting as a liaison with specialty courts, and/or other CPS functions. Must be able to manage conflict, remain neutral and fair, engage people and build trust, and promote collaboration and consensus. The ability to use best practices, strategies, professional judgment, and time management skills in complex situations is essential. Must have knowledge of child welfare policies and practices. Applicant must have excellent oral and written skills. Applicant must be able to communicate effectively with individuals from varying cultures and backgrounds via phone and through personal contact.
This position also includes mandatory work as needed in emergency shelters in the event of a natural or man-made disaster.
Computer proficiency is required. A valid North Carolina driver’s license and a vehicle for use at work is also required. Some situations may require the employee to work overtime hours. The work schedule is normally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday through Friday with the exception of on-call duties.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Significant knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to detailed casework and community problems; significant knowledge of policies and procedures as evidenced by the ability to cite the authority of federal and state law; significant knowledge of individual and group behavior, family dynamics, medical, behavioral, socio-economic problems, and their treatment theory. Ability to interact and motivate a resistant involuntary client population and the public who may not agree with the laws, rules or policies of the process or the programs; ability to prepare documentation such as written investigative reports for court, case records, and treatment plans; ability to testify as an expert witness; ability to employ advanced case management interview techniques to establish supportive relationship and involve families in the initial assessment for the need of services; ability to assess the risks and safety and well-being of the client; ability to make decisions about removing children and adults when the decision has to be made with limited direct information and limited access to consultation; ability to communicate effectively; ability to perform manual work exerting up to 50 pounds of force and up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Skill in observing and interpreting verbal and non-verbal behaviors; skill in listening to others with understanding and purpose skill in soliciting information and collecting facts.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Master’s Degree from an accredited school of social work; or Master’s Degree in counseling or human services field and one year of directly related experience; or Bachelor of Social Work degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of directly related experience.; or Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field from an accredited college/university and two years as a Social Worker II; or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university and three years of directly related experience.** One year of work experience can be credited for completion of the social work collaborative.
** Directly related experience is defined as Human Services experience in the area of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy, and treatment planning.
SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT: Employment drug test, college transcript, driver’s history and criminal background check required of finalist applicant(s).
HOW TO APPLY: NORTH CAROLINA STATE APPLICATION (PD-107) REQUIRED.
CAMDEN COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION REQUIRED
*BOTH APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE CAMDEN COUNTY WEBSITE and BOTH APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED TO BE CONSIDERED.
SUBMIT TO: Beverly Fonville, Human Resources Director
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Camden County is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the county to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, age, sex, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, biological sex (as shown on a birth certificate), gender identity, citizenship, marital status, veteran's status, disability, handicap, genetic information or any other personal characteristic protected by law. Camden county will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. Camden County will take action to employ, advance in employment and treat qualified veterans and disabled veterans without discrimination in all employment practices.
Income Maintenance Caseworker II
IMC II – Salary $38,694 Grade 7/Step 1
Posted: October 13, 2023
Closes: Posted Until Filled
I. Primary Purpose of the Position
The primary purpose of this position is to perform duties related to the Eligibility and Enrollment of applicants and/or current beneficiaries for programs such as Medicaid, Food and
Nutrition Services, Work First Family Assistance, and various Adult Medicaid programs. There may be a primary program designation, however, workers should have general knowledge of all programs offered through this agency. This position may also be responsible for functions related to Program Integrity Investigation. Work at this level includes such
tasks as interviewing clients to obtain required information, completing initial applications, verifying the information obtained, determining eligibility, or completing scheduled program reviews. Employees must explain program(s) requirements and options and advise or refer clients to other program services as appropriate. Employees will report to the Income Maintenance Supervisor.
II. Duties and Responsibilities
This job involves constant contact with the public. Examples of duties performed in this position would be:
1. Displaying a positive and professional attitude with clients, other staff, and providers;
2. Interviewing clients;
3. Computing budgets to determine eligibility for assistance;
4. Verifying factors that relate to ongoing eligibility such as income, residence, ownership of property, etc.;
5. Explaining the program to applicants and the public;
6. Maintaining an ongoing caseload of the identified primary program as designated by the Supervisor;
7. Coordinating with other agencies and organizations such as the hospital, health department, and child support agency;
8. Maintaining statistical information, computer-generated forms, and general case management.
Cases are reviewed by the Supervisor and/or Director as to overall compliance. The individual in this position is required to meet state deadlines for completing applications, reviews, and changes that occur in a case. Agency deadlines include completing and submitting day sheets, time sheets, and expense vouchers to the supervisor at the end of each week or as designated by the Director.
III. Hours of Work
The work hours for this position are from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with an hour for lunch each day. There are occasions when the IMC should be required to work outside of these hours, for example, to work overtime to complete the daily activities of the job. In addition, staff will be required to work in shelters when the agency is called upon in times of disaster relief or emergency.
VI. Knowledge, Skills/Abilities, Education, and Experience Requirements
This worker must have considerable knowledge of the program/area(s) of assignment and general knowledge of all agency and community programs and services that could affect the client/applicant. The employee in this position needs good mathematical reasoning and computational skills and an ability to read, analyze, and interpret rules, regulations, and procedures. This worker must have the ability to communicate with clients/applicants, the public at large, and public officials to obtain data, and to explain and interpret rules, regulations, and procedures. This person also needs to have the ability to instruct and evaluate the work of lower-level employees and to perform caseworker functions within structured time frames.
V. Minimum Training and Experience Needed
To qualify as an Income Maintenance Caseworker II, the applicant MUST have at least one year of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker I. Applications will be considered for Income Maintenance Caseworker I should fully qualified applicants not be available. Minimum requirements for consideration as an Income Maintenance Caseworker I include: 1) Graduation from a four year college/university, or 2)graduation from an accredited associate degree program in Human Services Technology, Social Services Associate, Paralegal Technology, Business Administration, Secretarial Science, or a closely related curriculum; or 3) graduation from high school and two years of paraprofessional, clerical, or other public contact experience which included negotiating, interviewing, explaining information, gathering and compiling of data, analysis of data and/or performance of mathematical or legal tasks with at least one year of such experience being in an income maintenance program; or 4) graduation from high school and three years of paraprofessional, clerical or other public contact experience which included negotiating, interviewing, explaining information, the gathering and compiling of data, the analysis of data and/or the performance of mathematical or legal tasks; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants MUST complete an NC PD-107 Application and a Camden County Application for Employment. Please click this link to complete the NC PD-107 Application or you can obtain an application by visiting a North Carolina Employment Security Commission Office.
Please click here to complete a Camden County Employment Application.
Applicants will only be given credit based on information provided on the State Application PD-107 and PD-107A
SUBMIT TO: BEVERLY FONVILLE, HR/RISK MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Camden County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Income Maintenance Caseworker II
IMC I – Salary $33,174 Grade 5/ Step 1
IMC II – Salary $38,694 Grade 7/Step 1
Posted: October 13, 2023 - Repost
Closes: Posted Until Filled
I. The primary purpose of this position is to perform case management duties related to the Food and Nutrition Services program. However, this position is also included in the intake rotation for programs such as Medicaid, Food and Nutrition Services, and various Adult Medicaid programs. Even though the primary program designation is Food and Nutrition Services, the worker should have general knowledge of all programs offered through this agency. Work at this level includes such tasks as interviewing clients to obtain required information, completing initial applications, verifying the information obtained, determining eligibility, or completing scheduled program reviews. Employees must explain program(s) requirements and options and advise or refer clients to other program services as appropriate. Employees will report to the Income Maintenance Supervisor.
II. Duties and Responsibilities
This job involves constant contact with the public. Examples of duties performed in this position would be:
Cases are reviewed by the Supervisor and/or Director as to overall compliance. The individual in this position is required to meet state deadlines for completing applications, reviews, and changes that occur in a case. Agency deadlines include completing and submitting day sheets, time sheets, and expense vouchers to the supervisor at the end of each week or as designated by the Director.
III. Hours of Work
The work hours for this position are from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with an hour for lunch each day. There are occasions when the IMC should be required to work outside of these hours, for example, to work overtime in order to complete the daily activities of the job. In addition, staff will be required to work in shelters when the agency is called upon in times of disaster relief or emergency.
IV. Knowledge, Skills/Abilities, Education, and Experience Requirements
This worker must have considerable knowledge of the program/area(s) of assignment and general knowledge of all agency and community programs and services that could affect the client/applicant. The employee in this position needs good mathematical reasoning and computational skills and an ability to read, analyze, and interpret rules, regulations, and procedures. This worker must have the ability to communicate with clients/applicants, the public at large, and public officials to obtain data, and to explain and interpret rules, regulations, and procedures. This person also needs to have the ability to instruct and evaluate the work of lower-level employees and to perform caseworker functions within structured time frames. Experience in NCFAST is preferred, but not required.
V. Minimum Training and Experience Needed
To qualify as an Income Maintenance Caseworker II, the applicant MUST have at least one year of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker I. Applications will be considered for Income Maintenance Caseworker I should fully qualified applicants not be available. Minimum requirements for consideration as an Income Maintenance Caseworker I include: 1) Graduation from a four year college/university, or 2)graduation from an accredited associate degree program in Human Services Technology, Social Services Associate, Paralegal Technology, Business Administration, Secretarial Science, or a closely related curriculum; or 3) graduation from high school and two years of paraprofessional, clerical, or other public contact experience which included negotiating, interviewing, explaining information, gathering and compiling of data, analysis of data and/or performance of mathematical or legal tasks with at least one year of such experience being in an income maintenance program; or 4) graduation from high school and three years of paraprofessional, clerical or other public contact experience which included negotiating, interviewing, explaining information, the gathering and compiling of data, the analysis of data and/or the performance of mathematical or legal tasks; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants MUST complete a NC PD-107 Application for Employment and a Camden County Employment Application.
Please click this link to complete the NC PD-107 Application or you can obtain an application by visiting a North Carolina Employment Security Commission Office.
Please click here to complete the Camden County Employment Application. Both applications must be completed to be considered for this position.
Applicants will only be given credit based on information provided on the State Application PD-107 and PD-107A.
SUBMIT TO: BEVERLY FONVILLE, HR/RISK MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Camden County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Posted: 10/29/2023
Open until filled.
Salary: Grade 5, Step 1 - $33,174
General Definition of Work
Performs semiskilled work maintaining buildings and facilities and performing grounds maintenance work, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the close supervision of the Property Maintenance Supervisor.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Essential Functions
Maintains the interior and exterior of County buildings.
Paints interiors and exteriors of buildings; finishes wood and plaster surfaces.
Performs carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical installation, maintenance, and repair work.
Performs custodial duties in the cleaning of County offices and facilities.
Mows grass, plants and maintains shrubs, bushes, and other plants.
Edges, rakes leaves, picks up trash along roadways; collects and transports debris.
Prepares, repairs, and replaces street and road signs.
Maintains basic records; assists with the preparation and submission of budget requests, requisitions, and reports; maintains various files and records.
Operates tractor to load & unload pallets and equipment.
Electronics trailer unloading and palletizing.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
General knowledge of maintenance, repair, and manual tasks of building maintenance; general knowledge of the use of common hand and specialized power tools required in the work; general knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment required in the work; skill in the use of equipment to which assigned; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods; ability to follow instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED and minimal experience in building maintenance and repair, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the regular exertion of up to 20 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 80 pounds of force; work regularly requires walking, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms, frequently requires standing, pushing or pulling and lifting and occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and occasionally requires working in high, precarious places, exposure to the risk of electrical shock and exposure to vibration; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).
Special Requirements
Possession of or ability to acquire pesticide application license within six months of employment.
Possession of or ability to acquire a valid commercial driver's license.
**This position may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens & may be required to wear specialized protective equipment.
Please click here to complete a Camden County Employment Application.
Camden County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posted: 8/1/2023
Closes: Posted Until Filled
Salary: $33,174 Grade 5, Step 1
General Definition of Work
Performs skilled administrative work for recording, indexing, and maintaining various real estate records. Must learn and understand the North Carolina Association of Register of Deeds Indexing Standards. Must understand how to record walk-in documents and e-Recording documents.
Vital records such as births, death, and marriage licenses are recorded, indexed, and maintained here. Military records are recorded, indexed, and maintained here. Must understand the North Carolina Marriage Laws and be able to issue marriage licenses. Must understand how to issue certified copies of vital records.
Notary oath appointments are recorded and maintained here. Notaries are to be sworn in.
Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Register of Deeds.
Essential Functions
Verify instruments presented are recordable and properly label the instruments.
Collect fees and issue receipts.
Scan instruments and maintain recorded copies.
Assists the public by phone and in person.
Prepare bank deposits and print out daily reports.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Some knowledge of the rules, laws, practices, and procedures of the Register of Deeds office; some knowledge of standard office methods and procedures, business English, spelling, and arithmetic; ability to operate standard office machines and computers; working knowledge of office programs and policies; ability to make decisions relating to assigned operations in conformance with applicable laws and policies; ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; the job requires standing, walking, and sitting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is general in a quiet location.
Special Requirements
Valid driver’s license.
Camden County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.