Salary Range: $43,056 - $51,181

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The primary purpose of this position is to arrange and convene Child and Family Team meetings, facilitate the process and summarize the decision-making outcome. KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, group work, and community problems. Considerable knowledge of a wide range of medical behavioral and psychosocial problems and their treatment. Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques. Considerable knowledge of governmental laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program. General knowledge of the methods and principles of casework supervision and training. Ability to supervise, train, or instruct lower-level social workers in the program. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only); Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience; Master's degree in a human services field and one year of directly related experience; Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience. If unable to fill at full class, lower class in a work against (trainee, SW I or SW II) may be considered.

APPLICATION PROCESS: County employees who wish to make a change in employment to this position must apply on-line through the Munis applicant tracking system. All outside applicants must apply on-line at www.co.lenoir.nc.us under Employment and Employment Opportunities. On-line applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on the closing date to be considered for the position. Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be processed. This agency utilizes the structured interview process.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled ***You may also submit a CRC or Keytrain Preassessment scores (preferred) a typing test from a local NCWorks Career or Workforce Center, and a résumé. Upload these items through the on-line application process or mail to Lenoir County Human Resources, Post Office Box 3289, Kinston, NC 28502.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER