Social Worker III

Work Type
Adult Services

Position Number
293-40-2123

Salary
$51,141

Closing Date
May 29, 2024
Posted May 23, 2024


Agency Name
Wilkes DSS

Work County
Wilkes

Job Contact
Apply at: NC Works Career Center 1320 West D Street, Suite # 2 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 336-838-5164 https://ncworks.gov

Job Location
304 College Street
Wilkesboro
North Carolina
28697
Job Description

Responsible for providing Adult Protective Services, monitoring service provision for vulnerable, elderly and disabled adults at risk for abuse, neglect, or exploitation, whether they are living independently in the community or whether they are residing in an adult care home.  This Social Worker serves as case manager and as the representative of the guardian for clients whom the Director of Wilkes DSS has been appointed guardian of the person. Performs payee functions for cases DSS has been appointed as payee.   Responsible for providing Individual and Family Adjustment Services for adults.  Performs Adult Homes Specialist duties as needed. Responsible for taking inquires from the community and for making appropriate referrals to other DSS units and to other service providers within the county and state. Will rotate on-call duties with other social work staff. Other related duties as required by Supervisor.