Social Worker III - Adult Protective Services

Alamance County Government • Health & Human Services, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker III provides Adult Protective Services, Evaluation and Treatment services to a caseload of approximately 15–20 adults, delivering the full range of services to disabled adults in need of protective services. The role evaluates reports of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation and maintains regular contact with medical providers, law enforcement, and community agencies serving adults. It requires thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices and their application to complex casework, group work, and community problems.

The position may be reallocated based on funding, agency needs, and client population. Employees may be required to work during emergency or disaster situations and may be required to staff a shelter overnight. The role handles complex family dynamics, serious medical or emotional disorders, mental illness, and frequent emergencies and crises. It also includes court-related work and rotating after-hours and weekend on-call coverage.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education and experience combinations: a master's degree from an accredited school of social work; a bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work plus one year of directly related experience; a four-year degree in a human service field plus two years of directly related experience; graduation from a four-year college or university plus three years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Directly related experience includes case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psychosocial therapy, and treatment planning.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Possess a valid North Carolina driver's license and maintain a driving record in accordance with Alamance County policy.
• Ability to apply social work principles, techniques, and practices to complex casework, group work, and community problems.
• Demonstrate accountability, accuracy, autonomy, effective oral and written communication, customer orientation, ethical conduct, honesty and integrity, influence, judgment, multitasking, problem-solving, relationship-building, safety awareness, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Provide Adult Protective Services, Evaluation and Treatment services to a caseload of approximately 15–20 adults.
• Evaluate reports of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation of disabled adults.
• Provide intensive case evaluation and assessment for elderly and disabled adults in serious and complicated situations involving abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
• Attend court proceedings and work with Agency legal staff to draft petitions, prepare court reports and other necessary documents, and testify in support of the Agency's position in legal matters.
• Work with complex family dynamics, acute to severe medical or emotional disorders, and mental illnesses, and handle emergencies and crises as they arise.
• Serve as backup for emergency intake services during office hours.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to receive reports of alleged adult abuse or neglect after hours and on weekends.
• Work during emergency or disaster situations when required and potentially staff a shelter overnight.
• Supervise, train, or instruct lower-level social workers, students, or interns within the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level