Social Worker III-Guardianship

Alamance County is in search of a Social Worker III - Guardianship 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 and 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.

View our quick video on why you should work with Alamance County DSS:

• 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.
• Ensures completion of all appropriate state required documents as it relates to guardianship and restoration of competency.

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.

Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint Experience).

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.

• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written – Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer‑Oriented – Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Ethical – Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to accepted standards.
• Honesty/Integrity – Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Influence – Ability to gain support and buy‑in by way of persuading, convincing or influencing others to overcome barriers.
• Judgment – Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to interpreting policies and procedures.
• Multitasking – Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Problem‑Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work‑related problems.
• Relationship Building – Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co‑workers.
• Safety‑Minded – Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities.
• Supervising – Ability to supervise, train or instruct lower‑level social workers, students or interns within the program.
• Time Management – Ability to utilize the…