Casework Associate I / Client Manager

Agency and Division

Dept of Health and Human Services

EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD

Position Details

Casework Associate I (S)

Position Number:

Grade: NC04

About Us

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.

Description of Work

This Client Manager position provides a single portal of entry for consumers who are referred to WorkSource West (WSW) for assessment, training and placement into one or more training programs. This position will provide services to ensure consumer support, safety, appropriate training and successful placement into competitive employment. The selected candidate will gather and manage all consumers’ records required to assist in individual case decisions regarding consumer acceptance and participation in the evaluation and training programs at WorkSource West. The selected candidate will manage the orientation for all new consumers served on the assigned caseload, will be responsible for evidenced based documentation of work with consumers into the case management system, and providing monthly updates and recommendations during case staffing’s based on consumer performance. This position serves as the main coordinator of all consumer information related to their progress towards the identified employment goal on their rehabilitation plans.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of casework management and processes
• Knowledge and experience working with persons with disabilities
• Demonstrated experience working with the public and in groups
• Valid driver’s license required for travel to perform job duties

Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a discipline relative to the program served from an appropriately accredited institution; or Bachelor’s 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.

Compensation & 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.

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.