Newborn Screening Follow-up Social Worker

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Child and Family Well Being Job Classification Title Social Worker (NS) Position Number 65028221 Grade NC11 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 Newborn Screening Social Worker will function as a coordinator of services statewide in response to the NC State Laboratory follow-up protocol for metabolic newborn screening. The social worker will collaborate with the State Laboratory of Public Health (SLPH) to provide follow-up for abnormal newborn screening results for specific conditions from the Recommended Universal Screening Panel (RUSP). The social worker will continue to monitor these children until a final result/diagnosis is made. Administrative responsibilities include documentation of follow-up in the web-based newborn screening database, as well as the development and revision of follow-up protocols in collaboration with SLPH staff, medical specialists, and the newborn screening (NBS) advisory committee. Newborn screening education and training is vital in order to raise the awareness of health care professionals and the general public. The social worker will assist the newborn screening follow-up team within the Unit with educational presentations and technical assistance relative to newborn screening to public and private health care providers as well as to the lay public as requested by the NBS Follow-up Coordinator. The social worker will provide back up coverage on a short-term basis for the other members of the newborn screening follow-up team as required and will provide a coverage calendar to the Unit Manager for approval and subsequent notification to the SLPH. Other responsibilities include assisting in creation of program materials, participation in Unit staff meetings and other committees as requested by the NBS Follow-up Coordinator. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $45,431 - $79,504 Starting Salary: $45,431 - $60,141 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred: • Strong case management skills with exceptional organizational skills to manage a continuous case load and provide thorough documentation of activities. • Experience working with health care professionals who serve newborns or young children and their families. • Ability to communicate precisely with high degree of accuracy and clarity. • Basic computer skills and be able to learn new information systems easily and quickly; experience in the use of Microsoft software applications is a plus (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel). • Knowledge of Community resources as they relate to families of children with special health care needs Physical Requirements (If Applicable): • Fingering Keyboard • Repetitive Motion • Hearing • Talking Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date About The Division of Child and Family Well-Being: The Division of Child and Family Well-Being works to promote healthy and thriving children in safe, stable and nurturing families, schools and communities. The division includes complementary programs that primarily serve children and youth to improve their health and well-being. 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. Visit the website for State Benefits. Supplemental Contact Information: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: . DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Application Process: Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check. 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. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at . Degree/College Credit Verification Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Veterans’ and National Guard Preference Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application. ADA Accommodations: Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below. CONTACT INFORMATION: If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. 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. Master’s 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 Master’s 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. EEO Statement T he 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. Recruiter: Cheryl Adams Eatmon Email: