Casework Associate I (Temporary Pitt County)

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Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is a temporary position and no leave or retirement benefits are offered. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit.

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Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governors Job-Ready initiative and seeks to expand temporary skill sets to enhance their qualifications for State government and private-sector jobs. Exposure to an agencys culture process procedures and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is located at 1029 W.H. Smith Blvd. Greenville NC 27834- Pitt County with the Department of Health and Human Services.

The position will locate and provide information and services to potentially eligible eligible and underserved children and families with VIB ages 14-21 years of age according to the definitions given in the WIOA/PETS legislation.

Employee will work with DSB VR Staff in the implementation and service delivery of pre-employment transition services to qualifying students with visual impairments blindness or deaf blindness. Will provide service delivery outreach marketing and documentation of services rendered for VIB-PETS clients throughout the various stages of the vocational rehabilitation process. Will focus efforts on areas of the state that do not presently offer an MOU with local school systems.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $19.75 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).

Effective July 1 2025 candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed in the class specification. The Knowledge Skills and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Recruitment Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of behavioral and socioeconomic problems and their treatment.
• Working knowledge of basic social work principles techniques and practices and their application to specific casework group work and community problems.
• Working knowledge of governmental non-profit and private organizations and resources in the community.
• Skill in motivational interviewing.
• Skill in record keeping.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and their families care providers staff and various community organizations.
• Ability to plan and execute work assignments.
• Ability to coordinate the work of paraprofessionals and/or volunteers.

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree in a discipline relative to the program served from an appropriately accredited institution; or Bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in an area related to program that provides experience in techniques of casework or counseling; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

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