Catawba County Government Job Postings

Income Maintenance Caseworker - Food Assistance

personnel@catawbacountync.gov (Catawba County Personnel) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Description: Catawba County Social Services is recruiting for a highly motivated team player to fill an Income Maintenance Caseworker position in a manner that contributes to the provision of excellent services in a customer oriented work setting. Duties include interviewing existing and prospective clients for the Food Assistance Program and then collecting, researching, verifying, analyzing and evaluating information gathered to make a determination of eligibility. This person will interpret State and Federal guidelines and determine how they apply to each individual situation. Services will be provided accurately and in a prompt manner according to state and federal mandated processing deadlines. In addition, this position will manage an ongoing caseload by redetermining eligibility and reacting to numerous changes under strict deadlines. Other duties include assuring that applicants understand the process of registering with the Employment and Training or Education (Career Start) program, training each client on the process of using electronic benefit cards and the proper use and care of benefits, educating the community of the availability and benefits of the Food Assistance Program, and referring applicants/recipients to other community services such as Hickory Housing Authority, Cooperative Christian Ministry, Life Line Link-up, First-Step, etc. when other services are needed. REQUIRES: An AA degree in Human Services Technology, Social Services Associate, Paralegal Technology, Business Administration, Secretarial Science, or a closely related curriculum and one year of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker; or graduation from high school and three years of paraprofessional, clerical or other public contact experience which includes negotiating, interviewing, explaining information, the gathering, compiling and analysis of data, performance of mathematical or legal tasks, and one year of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicants must possess one year of experience in Food Assistance Income Maintenance in order to be fully qualified. However, trainees may be accepted. (Trainee salary is $28,222.) Those with bilingual skills (English-Spanish) are encouraged to apply. This position is considered light duty; no lifting over 20 pounds.

Salary Range: $28,707.00 to $46,087.00
Closes: Closes On 2009-11-27

Nutritionist - WIC

personnel@catawbacountync.gov (Catawba County Personnel) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Description: Catawba County Public Health Department is recruiting for a highly motivated team player to fill a nutritionist position with the Women�s, Infants and Children (WIC) Services department. This employee is responsible for providing comprehensive and in-depth nutrition assessment and counseling with a significant amount of time dealing with patients that have chronic medical problems and/or high-risk clients in the WIC Program. This employee will also work in the Adolescent, Child Health, and Prenatal Clinics on a limited basis. Work may include nutrition consultation, health promotion, and educational sessions, and consultation with other health care professionals. Work is performed according to established guidelines and is evaluated by review of work and overall program effectiveness. REQUIRES: Master's Degree in Food and Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, or Dietetics and one year of nutrition experience; or Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, or Dietetics and two years of nutrition experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a valid Driver�s license. Registered Dietician preferred and fluency in Spanish a plus. Position is considered light duty; lifting up to 20 pounds.

Salary Range: $34,402.00 to $53,351.00
Closes: Open Until Filled

Park Rangers - Fill-In Workers/Hourly

personnel@catawbacountync.gov (Catawba County Personnel) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Description: Do you enjoy nature and being outdoors? Are you looking to earn a little extra money working on an as needed basis? Catawba County Parks is recruiting a person or two to perform �fill in� Park Ranger work at certain times a year to cover for other Park Rangers or assist with special projects. Catawba County, a passive park system, operates three parks � Baker�s Mountain, Riverbend Park, and St. Stephens Park. Park Rangers perform public relations activities; enforce park ordinances; plan and execute park improvement, beautification, and maintenance projects; plan, schedule, and conduct volunteer and educational programs for park patrons; and open and close parks according to set schedule. In addition, these persons gather and input statistical data into the park�s computer daily. These positions will be hourly positions, without benefits, working as needed throughout the year. (Hourly employees will work no more than 1,000 hours per year, with no minimum hours guaranteed.) REQUIRES: Associates degree in applied science with one year of related experience; or High School and 3 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred candidate will possess degree in Biology, Natural Resource Management/Forestry, Horticulture or related Applied Science. Coursework in these areas can be substituted for the required work experience. This is considered Heavy Work, lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally, and up to 50 pounds frequently.

Salary Range: $14.28 to Negotiable
Closes: Open Until Filled

EMT Paramedic Hourly (Multiple positions)

personnel@catawbacountync.gov (Catawba County Personnel) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Description: Catawba County is recruiting certified Emergency Medical Technicians. These positions perform skilled and technical work in the driving of an ambulance and in administering emergency medical care to patients. Should have a working knowledge of the equipment and supplies employed in the care of patients. Must have the ability to tactfully, courteously, and firmly deal with the general public. Base hourly rate may increase dependent upon certification level and completion of Catawba County in-house training program. These positions are part-time hourly position, working as needed. REQUIRES: High school graduation and completion of a paramedic degree or certification program; or basic EMT training course; or intermediate level EMT training course. Must possess a valid NC driver's license, and be certified by the NC Board of Medical Examiners at appropriate level. Working conditions are inside/outside and candidates must be able to lift 250 pounds with one assistant.

Salary Range: $12.95 to $17.36
Closes: Closes On 2009-11-27

Outpatient Therapist

personnel@catawbacountync.gov (Catawba County Personnel) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Description: Come join Catawba County Social Services (Family NET) for an opportunity that is new and innovative in the field of mental health, where we are continually striving to reach our client base in better and new ways. Family NET is recruiting a licensed therapist to provide outpatient mental health services to children and youth in the school setting. Services provided to consumers include assessment, development of treatment plans, consultation with teachers/school personnel, and individual, family and group therapy. The individual will be expected to run/lead a minimum of two therapy groups per week. This position focuses on services to children who are having behavioral problems in school, are victims of neglect, abuse, maltreatment or who have significant mental and/or emotional disturbance. Duties include developing, coordinating, and implementing outcome focused services for consumers through direct therapy and planning, case management, and linking clients to agencies and services. Documentation and record-keeping duties are included. This is an 80% position (9.6 months), working a full time schedule (40 hours per week) during the school year. Employee will not work during the summer break while students are out of school. Salary and benefits for positions are paid year-round at 80%. REQUIRES: Master's Degree in counseling, psychology, social work or marriage and family therapy and two to three years of post-graduate counseling experience. Must be licensed or eligible for NC Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Psychological Associate, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist upon date of hire. Provisionally licensed/board eligible candidates will be considered; however, full licensure must be obtained within 30 months of date of hire in order to maintain employment. Skills/experience in providing person-centered and family-focused services are essential. In addition, this position requires excellent time and informational management skills as well as communication/interpersonal skills. A valid NC Driver's license is required. This is considered Light Work; no lifting over 20 pounds

Salary Range: $33,443.00 to $57,210.00
Closes: Open Until Filled

Home Health Nurses

personnel@catawbacountync.gov (Catawba County Personnel) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST

Description: Catawba County Public Health is recruiting for several highly motivated team players to fill Home Health Nurse positions in a manner that contributes to the provision of excellent services in a customer oriented work setting. Full-time Home Health Nurse positions available. Applicants must be skilled in caring for multi-systemic conditions including high tech procedures, able to function independently in the home setting as well as possessing excellent critical thinking and organizational skills. Previous experience in case management and OASIS documentation skills required. REQUIRES: Graduation from a four year college or university with a BS Degree in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation and one year of Public Health Nursing experience; or graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and two years of professional nursing experience including one year in public health; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of experience in an intensive care or ER setting can be substituted for one year of Public Health/Home Health experience. Valid Driver�s License is required. Knowledge and experience using Careanyware software is preferred. This is considered heavy work; lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally.

Salary Range: $46,087.00 to $71,512.00
Closes: Open Until Filled

Community Support Services Professionals - Hourly

personnel@catawbacountync.gov (Catawba County Personnel) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST

Description: Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of young people? Are you looking for a part-time position to fit into your work and/or school schedule? Catawba County Social Services, Family Net, is recruiting for multiple, motivated professionals to work on a part-time basis as Community Support Services Professionals (Qualified Professional or Associate Professional). These positions will provide services to children and adolescents with Mental Health disorders and possibly dual diagnoses, as well as their families. Duties include, but are not limited to: linking, assessing consumer needs, arranging assessments, facilitating and evaluating appropriate community treatment services, initial developing, monitoring, revising, and implementing of Person Centered Plans, monitoring of services performed by provider agencies, and skill building activities. This position may require on-call duties depending on the specific team to which assigned. This position is a part-time, non-benefitted position working 19 hours or less per week. Currently need persons who can work day and early afternoon hours. REQUIRES: A Qualified Professional requires a Master�s degree in the human services field and 1 year of post graduate MH/DD/SAS experience with the population served; or a four year degree in a human service field and 2 years of post graduate MH/DD/SAS experience with the population served; or graduation from a four-year college or university with a non-human services degree and 4 years of post graduate MH/DD/SAS experience with the population served; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Associate Professionals, who possess the appropriate degree, but lack the post graduate experience, can be considered. A valid Driver�s license is required. Strong communication, interpersonal and computer skills are needed. Prefer applicants with direct experience with population served, community support, and Person Centered Planning. This position is considered light work; lifting up to 20 pounds.

Salary Range: $0.00 to Negotiable
Closes: Open Until Filled

Human Resources Director Revised

personnel@catawbacountync.gov (Catawba County Personnel) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Description: Are you an experienced human resources director looking to work in a progressive environment where innovation is encouraged? Come join us in Catawba County�a great place to live and work! We are the center of the Greater Hickory Metro area, with a population of 158,000 citizens and a workforce of 1,100 full-time employees. The Human Resources Department is a full-service department performing traditional and non-traditional functions in the areas of recruitment, benefits, employee relations, organizational development, and wellness. Visit our HR page at http://www.catawbacountync.gov/depts/pers/default.asp for more information. Focusing on a preventative approach to employee health management, we have strong wellness programs, including an onsite Employee Health Clinic at two locations, and we offer innovative employee development activities and benefit packages. The Human Resources Director will manage a staff of 11 people in the department. We are seeking an individual who will maintain a high standard of customer service, continue a tradition of making the County an employer of choice, and who will seek and retain talent through programs such as mentoring, leadership development and succession planning. Interpersonal skills that facilitate communication between employees, departments and management are essential. Must be a team player who seeks input from employees and departments, and who educates them on enhancement opportunities to the workplace, benefits and programs. Excellent benefits, including dual choice health plans and a flex-out option. REQUIRES: A minimum of a Bachelor�s degree in Human Resources or a related field and five years� progressive experience in human resources, including time as a director or assistant director. A Master�s degree, particularly in Public Administration, and local government experience are preferred. We are seeking someone who is a forward thinking and an innovative individual who will complement our organization with strong leadership and vision. Salary negotiable based upon experience and qualifications. This position is considered light work, lifting up to 20 pounds.

Salary Range: $0.00 to Negotiable
Closes: Open Until Filled