Social Worker III - Adult Protective Services

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Complete your application by Sunday, January 18th, 2026.

$63,080.00 to $78,850.00 per year. This is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

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The Mecklenburg County Department of Child, Family, & Adult Services strives to strengthen families and communities through a safety-net of services, collaborations, and hope. Our vision is to define and cultivate an organizational culture that is more compassionate and understanding toward each other and our clients.

Services For Adults (SFA) is a part of the Adult Services Division of the Mecklenburg County Department of Child, Family, and Adult Services. The division is responsible for four main program areas:
Adult Social Work Services, Community Social Work, the Senior Citizens Nutrition Program, and the Mecklenburg Transportation System (MTS).

This position with the Adult Protective Services unit provides social work services to older adults and adults with disabilities that are referred to the agency. The APS Social Worker III evaluates and assesses the need for protective services for adults that are alleged to be abused, neglected, or exploited.

The position requires direct social work intervention with adult clients, contacts with collaterals, interaction with other professionals, and contacts with community resources.

Services For Adults seeks a candidate who is comfortable with a rapid pace, legal interventions, crisis situations (i.e. medical and mental health), and in-home / community visits.

Candidate must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends, including making in-home visits on weekends.

Candidate may also be required to complete after hours and weekend in-home visits due to delays in processing of adult protection cases (as needed).

May also be required to work during emergency situations and at the emergency shelters.

A written assessment may be required to complete by those candidates selected for interview consideration.

• Assess needs of individuals and families
• Interview clients, obtain family, social, and medical information; collect supplementary information needed to assist client such as employment records or school reports
• Determine clients’ eligibility for financial assistance and if referrals are appropriate
• Discuss goals, expected outcomes, and means with which to meet goals and expected outcomes
• Assist clients in the completion of required paperwork for items that may determine program eligibility, referrals, or provide job assistance, such as job applications
• Manage records and maintain history records and prepare reports of services provided
• Refer clients to community resources for services and coordinate benefits and referrals to other agencies
• Develop and evaluate service plans in consultation with clients, and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided
• Help clients work with government agencies to apply for and receive benefits
• Transport clients to appointments such as medical, job-related or others, if appropriate
• Manage records and documentation of services provided and participate in team case conferences
• Act as a liaison with other staff with referrals and transitioning of clients
• Counsel and consult with individuals or families in a variety of settings including parents, parents, and teachers; addresses behavior arranges for services, and diagnoses problems
• Address legal issues and evaluates the need for protective services, assists with hearings, and…