Hybrid Social Worker II Care Management for At Risk Children (CMARC) bei Alamance County Government, NC

About the Department

Exciting employment opportunity with the ability to make a positive impact for at risk children in the community! This posting is for one full time Case Management for At Risk Children position.

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: The Case Management for At Risk Children (CMARC) program targets Medicaid enrolled children 0-5 years old and functions as a part of a multidisciplinary Care Management Team. The primary purpose of the position is to promote an optimal level of functioning for children at risk for disabilities due to prematurity, congenital abnormalities and/or maladaptive family unit through the provision of case management services. Program services includes assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation, client/family counseling, referral to needed resources, as well as patient advocacy to address health care and preventative service needs of Medicaid enrolled children ages 0-5. The Care Management for At Risk Children program focuses on coordination of the patients’ medical, nutritional, educational, social and emotional needs with private and community resources to promote a healthy childhood and family unit. As part of the team, the Social Worker must be familiar with and aim to achieve the programmatic goals set forth by NC Medicaid and the designated prepaid health plans. Community, physician practice s and patient home visits are required for meeting program measures. This position will also utilize multiple electronic medical records and State electronic systems for the provision and documentation of care. This position may also be expected to provide case management services to hospitalized Medicaid children ages 0-5 transitioning into the home environment.

These positions 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.

Individuals need to possess and meet the following agency essential values:
• 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.

Experience and agreement with the health director expectations, found here:
https://www.alamance-nc.com/healthdept/about-achd/a-message-from-our-director

Minimum Qualifications

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.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Valid N.C. driver's license and have access to a personal vehicle.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Social Work. Knowledge and experience with Maternal-Infant Health/Pediatrics preferred. Fluent in both Spanish and English both oral and written.

Other Qualifications

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.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Medium type work (exerting up to 50 lbs. of force) with physical abilities that include: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing for long periods of time, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking and hearing. Subject to repetitive motion of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers. Close visual acuity is required to perform duties at a computer terminal and using measuring devices. Subject to inside environmental conditions such as temperature changes. May be exposed to blood or body fluids in performance of job duties.

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
12 lbs. or less F 
13-25 lbs. O 
26-40 lbs. O 
41-100 lbs. O

Other Physical Requirements •Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)

SELECTION PROCESS: Selection will be by structured interview. Applications will be reviewed to select the best-qualified applicants for admission to interview.