SW III – Adult Care Unit

Work Type
Adult Services

Closing Date
September 20, 2021
Posted September 9, 2021


Agency Name
Alamance County Social Services

Work County
Alamance

Job Location
319 N. Graham-Hopedale Road
BURLINGTON
North Carolina
27217
Job Description

Alamance County is in search of a Social Worker III for the Adult Care Unit. The primary purpose of this position will be to provide a full range of Guardianship services to a caseload of incompetent adults.   This position will be responsible for completion of state required documents, restoration of competency. This position also provides back-up coverage for Adult Protective Services. To be effective in this position you must have a thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices and their application to complex casework, group work and community problems. $2,000 Sign-on Bonus Offered: Alamance County is providing up to a $2,000 (paid in $1,000 installments) sign-on-bonus to be paid to eligible applicants at milestones (completion of probation and 6 months from completion of probation) for applicable positions. Responsibilities
  • Provides case management services by assessing clients needs and developing strategies for appropriate services for those adults under the guardianship program.
  • Responds to emergency calls for alleged abuse, neglect or exploitation of disabled and non-competent adults.
  • Maintains confidential records and files, prepares reports as required.
  • Responsible for making referrals to other units in the agency or various community resources as necessary.
  • Serves as back up for emergency intake services during office hours.
  • Provides supervision, training and instruction to lower-level social workers, students or interns working within the program.
  • Provides back-up support to others within the department as it relates to overall adult protective services.
  • Insures completion of all appropriate state required documents as it relates to guardianship and restoration of competency.
Education & Experience:  Master's degree from an accredited school of social work; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of directly related experience in case management, assessment & referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning; or a four year-degree in a human service field and two years of directly related experience in case management, assessment & referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psychosocial therapy and treatment planning; or graduation from a four-year college or university and three years of directly related experience in case management, assessment & referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A copy of a certified college transcript and a letter of reference must be provided upon request. Computer Skills:  Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint Experience). License/Credentials: Possession of a valid N.C. driver's license is required for this position and maintaining a driving record in accordance with Alamance County policy.    
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