Social Worker III – Adult Services

JOB TITLE:                       Social Worker III ~ Adult Services DEPARTMENT:               Social Services SALARY:                           Based on experience CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION: June 12, 2020     DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Provide Social Work services in Adult Services and Adult Protective Services program areas. Conducts complaint investigations on Adult Care Homes and is responsible for the recruitment, study and development of family care homes and group facilities, evaluation and periodic re-evaluation to determine if the home or facility meets the needs of the individuals it serves, and consultation and technical assistance to help family care homes and group facilities. Responsible for regular monitoring of Adult Care Homes. Performs assessment and investigations of adult protective services reports to determine the extent of neglect, abuse, and/or exploitation, if any, and mobilizes services on the adult’s behalf. Involved in any court action necessary to protect the adult involved. Performs related duties as required.   MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only); Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience; Master's degree in a human services field and one year of directly related experience; Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience.   Social Worker I and Social Worker II may be considered. Minimum Training and Experience: 4 year Human Services degree required.   SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Requires valid N.C. driver’s license, good driving record and transportation for use at work. On call and immediate response duties required. Oral interview and written test will be performed. A verbal Spanish test will be given if applicant lists Spanish as a second language. OFFICIAL College transcripts must accompany application in order for application to be considered complete.   APPLICATION PROCESS: A Randolph County application and college transcript are required and must be received at the above address by 5:00pm on the closing date listed above to be considered. Applications are available in the Human Resources Office or through the County’s website at www.randolphcountync.gov.   SELECTION PROCESS: Selection procedures will include detailed review of applications and interviews for most qualified candidates. Reference checks will be conducted on the top candidate(s). Employment offer for any position requiring college credit or degree will be contingent upon verification by transcript. Employment offer contingent upon satisfactory results of pre-employment background checks and/or Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) record checks.