JOB
The Social Worker I, under close supervision, provides professional social work services to clients in a variety of settings. This is a beginning level social work position providing conventional services to customers in the Child Day Care Subsidy Program. Within this position the Social Worker will work clients to identify needs for more intensive casework services and provides referrals.View our quick video on why you should work with Alamance County DSS: https://youtu.be/nwrVAxhMRkM
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Provides basic casework services by providing clients needed and useful information as it relates to their case, answering factual questions, giving explanations and interpretations of agency policies and procedures that concern the clients or caregivers, makes referrals for other services.• Conducts interviews with clients, relatives and other contacts to obtain information to establish eligibility for child day care subsidy.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree within a human services field or; a bachelor's degree and one year of directly related experience in areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Computer Skills: Prior experience with Microsoft Windows, Proficient in typing accurately and fast paced. License/Credentials: Possession of a valid NC driver's license and access to a personal vehicle. Bilingual in Spanish, preferred. Other Position Information: This position is subject to reallocation contingent upon funding, agency needs and County needs. *A copy of a certified college transcript and a letter of reference must be provided upon request. 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 O Sit F Manually Manipulate O Reach Outward O Reach Above Shoulder O Climb O Crawl N Squat or Kneel O Bend O Talk/Hear C See C Taste/Smell N Lift/Carry 10 lbs. or less O 11-20 lbs. O 21-50 lbs. O 51-100 lbs. O Over 100 lbs. O Push/Pull 12 lbs. or less O 13-25 lbs. O 26-40 lbs. O 41-100 lbs. O Other Physical Requirements •Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral) WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in a standard office environment.