Social Work Practitioner - Journey Please see Special Instructions for more details. This is a Time-Limited vacancy.* Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.* If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).* Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position Details

Position Information

Job Title Social Work Practitioner - Journey Position Number 964811 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Time-Limited Yes Department Homepage ecu.edu/tedibear Advertising Department PEDS-TEDI BEAR Division Health Sciences Classification Title 19400 Social Work Practitioner Competency Level 2 - Journey Working Title Social Worker/Child Advocate Number of Vacancies 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1 Full Time or Part Time Full Time Recruitment Range $31,200 - $60,872 Anticipated Hiring Range $43,963 - $54,840 Salary Grade Equivalency GN10 Work Schedule M-F Work Hours 8-5 Position Location (City) Greenville Job Category Staff - Professional Organizational Unit Overview

The Division of General Pediatrics of the East Carolina University School of Medicine is the organizational unit. The primary purpose of the Pediatric Department is teaching, research and patient care in those issues involving the needs of children, with particular emphasis on the children of eastern North Carolina. TEDI BEAR Children’s Advocacy Center specializes in
child abuse and neglect and provides: 1) comprehensive evaluation of children who have been referred because of suspected abuse and/or neglect; 2) evidence-based interventions for abused children and their non-offending caregivers through therapy and clinical case management; 3) community support and resources to build and strengthen inter-agency response and interventions for children at risk for abuse or neglect; 4) education and training for professionals, students, and the community at large within Eastern North Carolina in the areas of child abuse evaluation, intervention, treatment, and prevention; 5) advocacy and influencing policy development to promote the health and wellness of abused and neglected children.

Job Duties

The Social Worker/Child Advocate will provide assessment and/or advocacy following allegations of child abuse and severe neglect to promote and strengthen improved outcomes for children. Work with other TEDI BEAR assessment team members including Advocates and Medical Providers providing social work services and assessments by gathering information from children and caregivers. Collaborate with other agency professionals to include county department of social services case workers, law enforcement officers, and other outside resources to obtain additional details and background relative to the case being evaluated. Information obtained through this assessment process will be channeled through the medical personnel on the team, and to the professionals involved for the team’s total evaluation and ultimate case disposition. Provide coordination of TEDI BEAR CAC assessment services including scheduling patients who have been referred to the clinic, and arranging regular meetings of the team. Maintaining information in clinic database and generating written reports, and forwarding reports to professionals in timely manner.

As Child Advocate will establish rapport with victims and provide opportunity for medical play and preparation for medical exam with actual medical equipment to educate patient/victim in a developmentally appropriate manner to help diffuse unrealistic fears and anxieties. Interpret child’s perception of clinic visit as revealed through play and other means of communication, including verbal and nonverbal. Provide developmental screenings based on observation and/or standardized scales. Provide consultation to the team regarding developmental status and individual needs of children to promote coping during the evaluation phase. Provide assurance to children and caregivers through instruction and information. Use appropriate methods for preparing children and families for diagnostic procedures. Provide emotional support during identified stress points in the evaluation process. Utilize stress reduction techniques to facilitate adaptive coping. Extend support and offer counseling to family members with respect to their own stress and needs (i.e. provision of emotional support and education including activities and therapeutic play for siblings). Provide opportunities for and facilitate a variety of play and activity forms which promote self-healing, self-expression, understanding and mastery. Assist in patient information management through use of database and case file. Collecting data regarding hospital consults and evaluation outcomes of children seen for evaluations. Provide victim advocacy services to children and their non-offending caregivers through dissemination of information regarding victim services in their respective communities. Assist caregivers through completing necessary documentation and providing notary services for access to Crimes Compensation.

Will function as a team member of TEDI BEAR including assisting other staff in screening referrals, answering the telephone, greeting persons arriving at the center. Attend team meetings, training of volunteers, and assist in community training and MDT efforts to help recognize and report child abuse and promote awareness of services available for alleged child victims at TEDI BEAR.

CLINICAL SUPPORT POSITION – NOT SUBJECT TO STATE HUMAN RESOURCES ACT.

The ECU Brody School of Medicine is affiliated with Vidant Medical Center. Vidant Medical Center is the flagship hospital for Vidant Health and serves as the teaching hospital for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University.

Minimum Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services discipline with coursework related to the area of assignment. Some positions may require certification to practice as a certified or licensed Clinical Social Worker as required by the North Carolina Social Work Certification Board. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

License or Certification required by statute or regulation

N/A

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

Candidates must have professional experience working with children and families.

Ideal candidate will possess:
- advanced knowledge of child development
- demonstrated ability to build rapport and work with children from diverse backgrounds and children who have special needs
- experience working within a team setting promoting collaboration and coordination of services

License or Certification required by the Department

N/A

Special Instructions to Applicant

This is a Time-Limited vacancy.

• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.
• If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
• Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Job Open Date 06/17/2019 Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed. 06/26/2019 Open Until Filled No Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting http://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/29499 Alternate option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

AA/EOE

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department for Disability Support Services at (252) 737-1016 (Voice/TTY).

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How many years of professional experience do you have working directly with children?
   • less than 1 year
   • 1-2 years
   • 3-5 years
   • more than 5 years
2. * How many years of experience do you have investigating child maltreatment?

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Are you fluent in any language other than English? (Billingual English/Spanish)?

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * How many years of experience do you have in a medical office setting?
   • none
   • less than 1 year
   • between 1 and 3 years
   • more than 3 years
5. * Please indicate where you learned about this job vacancy.
   • Workplace Diversity
   • Diversity.com
   • LinkedIn
   • Greenville Daily Reflector
   • Raleigh News & Observer
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • InsightIntoDiversity.com
   • Journal of Blacks in Higher Ed
   • Hispanic Outlook
   • Women in Higher Ed
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Yahoo HotJobs.com
   • Monster.com
   • ECU Website
   • Other

Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents

Optional Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts
4. List of References