Social Worker for the Blind

Company:  State of North Carolina
Location: Wilson
Closing Date: 03/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Salary: $42,464.00 - $74,313.00 Annually
Location : Wilson County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 24-13243 DSB 60043083
Department: Dept of Health and Human Services
Division: Blind Services
Opening Date: 10/28/2024
Closing Date: 11/11/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Social Worker
Position Number: 60043083
Salary Grade: NC11
Description of Work
***THIS IS A REPOST. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS MUST REAPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY***
The Social Worker for the Blind will provide Independent Living Services, counseling, Medical Eye Care, and specialized services for blind and visually impaired consumers of all ages living in Wilson County. The Social Worker for the Blind provides services to assist consumers in becoming or remaining independent by teaching techniques and methods of daily living skills, personal care, home management and self-advocacy. The social worker for the blind works closely with other professionals and resources to assist consumers in attaining and maintaining their highest level of self-sufficiency.
Since 1935, the mission of the North Carolina Division of Services for the Blind (DSB) has been to enable people who are visually impaired, blind, and deafblind to reach their goals of independence and employment.
To see the impact of DSB's involvement in the community, please click on the links below
Patricia Turner
Christina Sterling
About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Compensation and Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Please refer to the link below for additional information
  • Knowledge of social work principles, techniques and practices
  • Documented experience with case management.
  • Knowledge of community resources.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently under varying conditions.

Management Preferences
  • Social work experience

Salary determination is based on equity, education, and experience.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Masters degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution;
OR
Bachelor's degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience;
OR
Masters degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience;
OR
Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related experience;
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Consideration for this vacancy, all applicants must complete an on-line application using this link,
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be evaluated for consideration.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.
For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at
855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-855-3517.
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
01
I UNDERSTAND that DHHS requires a complete descriptive work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. Answers to supplemental questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application, to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. (NOTE: AN ATTACHED RESUME NOR "SEE RESUME" DOES NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT OF COMPLETING THE APPLICATION. If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)
  • Yes, I understand and have fully completed all requirements.

02
Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity?
  • NC Jobs
  • Employee Referral
  • Conference / Career Fair
  • Email campaign
  • Professional Association or Industry-specific job board
  • Indeed
  • LinkedIn
  • NC Nursing Board email
  • Google
  • Other General Job Boards
  • Other Search Engines
  • Other Social Media
  • Internet Advertisement
  • TV / Radio

03
Do you have experience with case management? Please explain.
04
Rate your level of experience with case management? Please explain.
05
Do you have experience with teaching/training? Please explain.
06
What is your level of experience teaching/training? Please explain.
07
Do you have counseling experience? Please explain.
08
How many years of counseling experience do you have?
  • None
  • 1-3 years
  • 3-5 years
  • 5+ years

09
Which of the following statements best describes the education and experience you have documented on this application?
  • I have a master's degree in social work
  • I have a bachelor's degree in social work and one year of directly related experience
  • I have a master's degree in a human services field and one year of directly related experience
  • I have a bachelor's degree in a human services field and two years of directly related experience
  • I have a bachelor's degree and three years of directly related experience.

10
I understand that the budgeted salary for this position is limited to $58,389. If offered this position, the salary offered will be within the posted recruitment range of $$42,464-$58,389.
  • Yes
  • No

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