Social Services Specialist - DV Prevention & Intervention (temp Part Time)

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Please apply by: Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025

Salary Range: $20.00 to $23.00 per hour. This is a non-exempt hourly paid position.

At Mecklenburg County, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. We're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Position Specific Information

This grant funded, temporary part time position (20 hours per week) will give presentations to teens and adults, teach healthy relationships to teens and youth, attend/plan events for violence awareness, help with volunteer trainings, and maintain reporting information, including outcome measures and evaluation. Other responsibilities may include team meetings, community resource tables, workshops at events, or working with a teen group to promote awareness and education for teen dating violence. The position will be a part of the Prevention & Intervention Services violence prevention team to prevent incidents of domestic violence, teen dating violence, family violence, and intimate partner violence in Mecklenburg County.

Essential Functions

Completes client screening and intake Assists in data entry, file maintenance, copying client information, etc Communicates daily with the public Communicates effectively and clearly to clients when explaining services Disseminates information on documents required, services available and community resources to clients in a professional manner Maintains up-to-date knowledge of available resources Makes referrals to the appropriate community resources Prepares reports as needed Reviews information provided by clients and determines if it meets basic requirements for eligibility Maintains records of services provided and contacts with clients Schedules appointments as necessary Conducts community education and outreach

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: A minimum of two years of experience in related field. Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted? Yes Licenses and Certifications: Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's license Requires County Driving Privileges Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in training / public speaking, public awareness education, and program development. Experience with domestic violence and teen dating violence. Previous experience in social work and working in a community setting or related field. Associate's degree in a related field preferred. Degree preference in a human services field, such as Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of Customer service Research methods and practices Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment Multiple social service programs and community resources Computer programs Skills Maintaining confidentiality of files and case information Documentation Communicating professionally with the public, clients, and co-workers Strong communication skills Managing multiple tasks concurrently Responding to clients with empathy, active listening, and problem solving Abilities Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization Customer Service: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs Leadership: Keeping the organization's vision and values at the forefront of associate decision making and action Managing Conflict: Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people Managing Work: Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently Stress Tolerance: Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization Computer Skills Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite Proficient in applicable computer programs

Work Environment

Works in an office setting with moderate noise.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor's request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.