Adult & Community Services - Social Worker
About The Position
The Wake County Social Services Senior & Adult Services Program offers a variety of home and community-based programs and services to seniors, adults with disabilities, and their families. The Senior & Adult Services Program consists of three (3) teams: Adult & Community Services, Adult Guardianship, and Adult Protective Services. Our goal is to maximize self-sufficiency, safety, health and independence so that seniors and adults with disabilities can remain safely in the community for as long as possible. Additionally, we strive to maintain the highest quality of life for those who reside in adult and family care homes in Wake County. The Senior & Adult Services Program provides: (1) placement services, (2) case management services for people receiving Special Assistance/In-Home funds, (3) monitoring of adult care homes and day care programs, and (4) protective services to disabled adults who are alleged to been abused/neglected/exploited and in need of protection. Additional services are provided to clients who have been declared mentally incompetent and who have no one else to assume decision-making responsibility. We are currently seeking an Adult & Community Services Social Worker to join this dynamic team! The Adult & Community Services Social Worker will monitor family care homes, adult care homes, and adult day care/day health programs for compliance with state licensure and certification rules. Responsibilities include: Developing and implementing trainings in the community on issues pertinent to elderly and disabled adults Investigating complaints received on family care homes, adult care homes, and adult day care/day health programs and issuing citations as appropriate based on the outcome of investigations Evaluating and providing consultation and technical assistance to adult care home licensee and administrators for initial licensure and compliance with licensure rules Frequently working in the capacity of liaison between consumers and residents of adult care homes About Our Team The Wake County Department of Social Services team is grounded in a deep commitment to connection, compassion, and community. We bring together experienced professionals who collaborate to support individuals and families through complex challenges, connect them with critical resources, and promote long-term stability. We value insight, innovation, and a solutions-focused approach, and we welcome those who are ready to contribute their expertise to meaningful, community-centered work. Join us in making a lasting difference!
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field
- Two years of job-related experience
- Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
- Equivalent education and experience are accepted
- Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with elderly, disabled and adults with mental illness, intellectual developmental disabilities and substance abuse in licensed adult care homes, adult day care facilities and in the community
- Experience working in fast paced environment
- Knowledge of resources for elderly and disabled adults with mental illness, intellectual developmental disabilities and substance abuse
- Ability to read and understand legal, medical and mental health documents
- Ability to prioritize and respond to the needs of a large caseload and ensure that projects within areas of responsibility are completed in a timely manner
- Ability to identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternative solutions
- Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with others in order to encourage and support communication and teamwork
- Ability to monitor programs and/or activities and take corrective action when necessary
- Ability to firmly adhere to codes of conduct and ethical principles and make decisions without regard to personal prejudices, biases, and experiences
- Ability to provide detailed professional documentation
Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing trainings in the community on issues pertinent to elderly and disabled adults
- Investigating complaints received on family care homes, adult care homes, and adult day care/day health programs and issuing citations as appropriate based on the outcome of investigations
- Evaluating and providing consultation and technical assistance to adult care home licensee and administrators for initial licensure and compliance with licensure rules
- Frequently working in the capacity of liaison between consumers and residents of adult care homes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
