Social Worker II - Social Services
The primary purpose of this Special Assistance In-Home (SA/IH) position is to determine eligibility and provide social worker services to elderly and disabled adults who are at risk of adult care home placement. The goal of this service is to offer an alternative to adult care home placement and allow individuals to remain in the community and live as independently and safely as possible. This position will serve as the intake social worker on a rotating basis with the social workers in the unit. This position will perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution; OR bachelor's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; OR bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years directly related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

In accordance with State mandates and the Halifax County Emergency Operations Plan, Halifax County Social Services staff are required to staff emergency shelters during times of disaster. Please be advised that every staff person is eligible to be assigned to an emergency shelter or Emergency Operations Center.

Other requirements include possession of a driver’s license valid in the state of NC.

Applicants That Do Not Meet the Full Qualification Requirements, May Be Offered a Trainee or Work/Against Appointment** (only for positions that are work against eligible)

Halifax County is a drug-free workplace.



A pre-employment drug test will be required of this position with the results being received (negative) prior to the first day of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States.

Compensation
The hiring range for this position is $ 45,337-$50,699. Halifax County provides a comprehensive employee perks package, including membership in the NC Local Government Employees’ Retirement System.

Application Requirements
An official completed Halifax County Application for Employment (HR1107) and college transcripts are required to fully evaluate your qualifications for this position. All portions on the application, as they relate to background, must be fully completed. Applications may not refer to a resume’ or other enclosed documents (i.e. “see resume” or “see attached”), nor will these items be accepted in lieu of a completed application. We will be unable to consider incomplete submissions for this position. Unofficial transcripts (e.g. student copies) are acceptable for application purposes. If selected for employment, official transcripts will be required. A criminal background check will be required prior to hiring.

Closing Date
Closing Date: Open until Filled

Apply To
Halifax County Human Resources Management 26 North King Street (next to the Historic Courthouse) Post Office Box 646 Halifax, North Carolina 27839-0646 Telephone: (252) 583-1688

Job Details
Job ID Posting # (phone hidden) Category Full Time Positions Status Open Posted August 13, 2026 1:00 PM Closing Open Until Filled

EEO Statement
EOE/M/F/V/D

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