PT Social Worker III – Adult Services
Work Type
Adult Services
Salary
$26.73 per hour
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Posted June 1, 2023
Agency Name
Rowan County DSS
Work County
Rowan
Job Location
1813 E. Innes Street
Salisbury
North Carolina
28146
Job Description
The County is currently accepting applications for the position of Part-Time SOCIAL WORKER
III (Adult Services). This position is responsible for managing a caseload of persons under the
guardianship have a variety of diagnoses, including medical conditions, severe and persistent mental
illness, intellectual and developmental disorders, substance use disorders, and a combination of
these diagnoses. This position will also receive and evaluate reports of alleged abuse, neglect and/or
exploitation of disabled adults and to mobilize protective services in those cases where maltreatment
is confirmed and the need for protection is substantiated. Additionally, this position
will monitor and conduct complaint investigations of licensed adult care facilities. Hours will not
exceed 999 hours per calendar year.
This position requires general knowledge of basic social work principles, techniques and practices
and their application to specific casework, group work and community problems; knowledge and
understanding of advanced social work investigative and assessment techniques; general knowledge
of both governmental and private organizations; general knowledge of resources from within the
local community; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
administrative superiors, with members of the caseload and their family members, and civic,
medical, religious and social organizations; ability to express ideas clearly and concisely in written
and spoken word, as well as to plan and execute work effectively.
Requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work; or a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and one year of
human services work experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral,
supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning; or a Bachelor’s
Degree in a human services field and two years of directly related work experience; or an equivalent
combination of education and experience. Adult Services experience preferred. MS Office
experience is preferred. All degrees/coursework must be from an appropriately accredited
institution. If degree is not in Social Work, please submit a copy of transcript with application.
A valid driver’s license is required.
Starting rate $26.73 (commensurate with experience)
Apply online at www.rowancountync.gov/jobs.
Individuals with disabilities may request application accommodations by calling HR at (704) 216-
8100. The County administers pre-employment drug tests and criminal background checks for all
positions. Some positions may require a physical exam, credit check, and/or a driving history check
depending upon the position.