As a member of the Lenoir County Health Department, you can make a difference! The Health Department is seeking candidates for a Social Worker II. The Social Worker II is responsible for an assigned patient case load of county residents that varies. Each patient assignment is based upon a referral from a medical provider or other agencies providing prenatal services to county residents. The social worker is responsible for the care management of the patient’s pregnancy; assisting with obtaining community resources to ensure a healthy pregnancy outcome; ensuring prenatal medical and postpartum services are received; follow-up with any risk factors that may be detrimental to a healthy pregnancy outcome; developing and implementing a plan of care to ensure healthy outcomes; and providing data information to the North Carolina Division of Medical Assistance data base – Virtual Health (VH).

Lenoir County provides competitive salaries that match your experience and skill level along with a rich benefit package that includes Health Insurance-County contribution to Health Savings Plan, Dental, 14 Paid Holidays, Sick and Annual Leave accruals per pay period, Employer Contribution to the NC State Retirement System and County Contribution to the 401(k) plan, and more.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Social Work from

an Accredited School

• Possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License

• Pass a criminal background check

• Must be of Good Moral Character

Closing Date: October 1, 2024

Salary range: $39,339-$59,859

For questions, please call (252) 526-4200

Lenoir County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origins, sex, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Lenoir County is a Drug Free Workplace