Social Counselor II

WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO:

• Self-motivated and eager to learn
• Are a team player
• Are creative
• Can set priorities
• Can communicate verbal and written information and ideas
• Can listen to and understand information and ideas
• Are willing to respond to public health Emergencies
• Are willing to promote and support vaccinations
• Are willing to promote and support Family Planning
• Are willing to promote and support breastfeeding
• Comfortable speaking and providing education to individuals or in groups

ESSENTIAL DUITES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In the role, you will get to:

• Work with an inspiring team
• Conduct comprehensive screening and assessments to determines needs for children and families for Pathways of Care
• Provide enhanced patient centered engagement through navigation of medical and social service needs
• Care Coordination: link patient and family with resources, communicate Care Plans, refer high risk to Evidenced Based Home Visit (EBHV) Programs
• Make positive impacts on child and maternal health outcomes
• Home Visiting
• Outreach

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

• County Paid Benefits
  • FREE Short-Term Disability
  • FREE Life Insurance
  • FREE County Health Clinic (with the purchase of medical coverage)
  • FREE Employee Only Basic Dental Plan
  • FREE Telehealth: medical and behavioral
  • Free Employee Assistance Program
• County Share Payment of Benefits
  • Medical / Behavioral / Prescription
  • Vision / Dental (buy up and family plan)
  • State Defined Retirement
• Voluntary Benefit Options
  • Accident
  • Critical Care / Cancer
  • Long Term Disability
  • Pet Insurance
  • 401K (Roth plan available) and 457b Retirement
• Personal Time Off
  • Sick
  • Personal
  • Vacation

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Minimum Qualifications):

• Graduation from and accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Social Work or closely related field AND
• One year of professional experience in one of a combination of the following: health care for children, adolescents, or geriatric populations: social work, or social or psychological counseling or one year of experience in early intervention and/or service coordination with individuals with disabilities in an educational, social services or medical setting: or one year of teaching early childhood education or assessing individuals with disabilities
• One year of additional qualifying graduate course work in a related field may substitute for the required one year of experience
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

OTHER:

• Employment will be contingent on a background check

The Anderson County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.