Social Worker (Guardianship Social Worker in Adult Services)

New Hanover County•New Hanover County, NC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

New Hanover County is seeking a Guardianship Social Worker to join the Adult Services section of the Social Services department. This position will manage a caseload of 25-30 Guardianship cases. This will include regular visits to nursing homes, assisted care homes, group homes and the community to regularly assess the needs of clients that the County has been appointed to be Guardian of the Person for. Quarterly and Annual reviews will be done to assess needs and case plans will be created and implemented to assure said needs are met. Court documents will be created to relay the status of clients to the Clerk of Court as well as our efforts at restoration, Limited Guardianship and transition to appropriate friends/family Guardians. Guardianship Social Workers will work to communicate with facilities, families and mental/medical health providers to ensure care coordination occurs and adjust to the client’s ever-changing needs. New Hanover County's Consolidated Human Services Agency is a single county agency that provides any combination of Public Health and Social Services throughout the county. The Social Services department is comprised of a team of dedicated professionals seeking to serve the citizens of our county through providing essential human services. The department is a part of a dynamic, professional county organization with a clear vision as a vibrant, prosperous, diverse coastal community, committed to building a sustainable future for generations to come. Ideal candidates for the department of social services have excellent customer service, organizational and computer skills, the ability to problem solve and make critical decisions and above all, an overwhelming desire to serve the citizens of our county. New Hanover County is dedicated to the recruitment and recognition of a talented and diverse workforce that is committed to public service. Our shared values of professionalism, innovation, equity, integrity, stewardship and accountability guide the way we conduct ourselves and deliver services to our customers. New Hanover County celebrates diversity in our employees’ backgrounds, beliefs, identities, and abilities, while supporting growth opportunities for all. Our talented team has a passion for providing care and services that effect change on the everyday lives of the citizens they encounter. The differences that unite us are a reflection of the community we serve. If this sounds like an organization that models the values you uphold, we invite you to join our team at New Hanover County.

Requirements

MSW from an accredited school; OR BSW from an accredited school of social work and 1 year of related social work experience; OR a four-year degree in a human services field with at least 15 semester hours in courses related to social work and 2 years of related social work experience; OR a four-year degree and 3 years of related social work experience.
Valid Driver's license, good driving record, and own transportation.
Valid NC Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
Applicants who meet the required minimum education but lack the required social work experience may be considered as trainees.
Priority consideration for trainee applicants will be given to those applicants who have completed the NC Child Welfare Education Collaborative Program and to those possessing a BSW or MSW.
Applicants who only have economic services caseworker or Probation/Parole Officer experience to count as social work experience, must have a minimum of two years of experience in order to be considered as a trainee.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of 25-30 Guardianship cases.
Conduct regular visits to nursing homes, assisted care homes, group homes and the community to assess client needs.
Perform quarterly and annual reviews to assess needs.
Create and implement case plans to ensure client needs are met.
Create court documents to relay client status to the Clerk of Court, including efforts at restoration, Limited Guardianship, and transition to appropriate friends/family Guardians.
Communicate with facilities, families, and mental/medical health providers to ensure care coordination.
Adjust to the client’s ever-changing needs.