Social Worker III - Adult Protective Services Pool

About the position

The primary purpose of this position management and supervision of one unit of social work staff whose legally mandated responsibility is to provide protective services to disabled adults as well as to provide assessment and intervention of other adults and families who are in need of services. In addition, the unit also provides ongoing case management services to clients who are eligible for these services. The supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations, ongoing training of the workers within the unit, evaluation of the programs, establishment of short-range and long-range goals for the unit, and for ensuring that federal, state and local policies and procedures are performed. An essential function of this position requires operating a county vehicle in the performance of work.

Responsibilities

• Provides intensive case evaluation and assessment for elderly and disabled adults who are in serious and complication situations associated with abuse, neglect or exploitation.
• Attends court proceedings and work cooperatively with the Agency legal staff to draft petitions; prepare court reports and necessary documents; and testify in court in support of the Agency position in legal matters.
• Must often work with complex and involved family dynamics, acute to severe medical and/or emotional disorders and mental illnesses that the client may possess as well as handle emergencies and crises as they arise-on an almost daily basis.
• Serves as back up for emergency intake services during office hours.
• Serves on-call on a rotation basis with other staff to receive reports involving allegations of abuse or neglect of adults after hours and on weekends.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited school of social work; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of directly related experience in case management, assessment & referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning; or a four year-degree in a human service field and two years of directly related experience in case management, assessment & referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psychosocial therapy and treatment planning; or graduation from a four-year college or university and three years of directly related experience in case management, assessment & referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Possession of a valid N.C. driver's license is required for this position and maintaining a driving record in accordance with Alamance County policy.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint Experience).

Benefits

• Health Insurance - Full-time employees are eligible for medical/health benefits upon the 1st of the month following the 30-day waiting period.
• Dental Benefit - Alamance County offers one dental insurance plan for FT employees.
• Vision Insurance - A voluntary vision program is available to FT employees.
• Voluntary Benefits - Alamance County Government provides a variety of voluntary health related benefits.
• Death Benefit - Alamance County Government has elected to contribute towards a Death Benefit associated with the Retirement System for all employees.
• Life Insurance - Basic term life insurance is provided for all FT employees.
• Retirement Benefits - Membership in the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System is a requirement for all full-time and regular part-time employees.
• Vacation Time - All Alamance County full time employees immediately earn a bank of vacation hours that can be used after 6 months of employment.
• Sick Time - All Alamance County full-time employees will earn a bank of sick hours.
• County Observed Holidays - Alamance County will observe the State of North Carolina Holiday Schedule.
• Employee Assistance Program - Confidential help for stress, anxiety, depression, and more.
• Employee Fitness Center - Available for all County employees to use at their convenience.