Social Worker III

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.