Social Worker/Disease Intervention
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Under the general supervision of the Program Manager of the Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) Division, the Social Worker will provide Direct Services, Clinical Coordination, and Community Outreach throughout the Midlands Public Health Region.
Direct Services in support of Clients:
-Individual Client Services using the Anti-Retroviral Treatment and Access to Services (ARTAS) for the linkage to care for newly Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive diagnosed clients and identified out of care clients.
-Use appropriate social work skills and techniques to plan, document, implement, and coordinate the delivery of risk-reduction programming and referrals in the Region.
-Provide Comprehensive Risk Counseling and Services (CRCS) within the Region, assigned sites, and activities as requested for recalcitrant clients.
Clinical Coordination and Documentation as required:
-Work with other the agency's employees and with community agencies to coordinate care for individual clients.
-Document professional social work services on the appropriate forms and following appropriate guidelines.
-Maintain documentation in clinical record within appropriate time frame to submit reports timely.
Community Services and or Leadership:
-Establish maintain community relationships, resources, and appropriate referral services for clients and program development.
-Participate in activities in the agency and community to enhance efforts to reduce the impact of Sexual Transmitted Diseases (STD)s, (HIV), Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS/) and Viral Hepatitis. Participate as part of observed National (HIV) and (AIDS) Awareness Days.
Continued Quality Improvement and Staff Development:
-Participate in quality improvement activities and trainings to improve effectiveness of social work and program activities.
-Maintain licensed as a professional Social Worker.
Emergency Preparedness
-Participate in emergency situations as a behavioral health expert as required by the agency, and other agency requested activities.
The headquarters for the position are negotiable within the counties of the Midlands Public Health Region ( Aiken, Barnwell, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lexington, Newberry, Richland, Rock Hill Health Department (York), Saluda, York County.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in social work from a program accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body for social work programs, or from a social work program whose standards are at least equivalent to the minimum standards required by the nationally recognized accrediting body approved by the Board.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.Additional Agency Requirements:
Masters Degree in Social Work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.· Licensed as an Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Independent Social Worker ( LISW ) in good standing by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners, or SC Licensed Labor Licensing and Regulation (SC LLR).
Qualifications
Driving Record: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
Equal Employment: SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Reasonable Accommodation: Applicants needing an accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for an accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
Immunization Requirements:
All new employees who are healthcare providers will be required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, & Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
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