Social Worker III – Adult Services

Location: Jefferson Village

$29.87 - $38.09

Starting salary based on qualifications and experience.

Job Description General Statement of Duties The Davidson County Department of Social Services is seeking to hire an Adult Services Social Worker to provide social work services to individuals who have been identified as victims or potential victims of abuse, neglect, exploitation and/or dependency as defined by North Carolina General Statues, Special Assistance In-Home, Guardianship services, Adult Home monitoring and/or complaint investigations of facilities/adult care homes and or other Adult Services.

This individual shall provide services to families while making a thorough assessment of strengths and needs, safety, and family supports. The individual shall perform technical work assessing disabled adults for a wide variety of programs. Work is supervised by a Social Work Supervisor III.Distinguishing Features of the Class An employee in this class is responsible for providing assessment, case planning and management, documentation, court involvement and supervision to the Adult Services Unit (including, but not limited to, Adult Protective Services).

This is an advanced level social work involving the provision of direct and indirect casework to adults requiring protective services. Cases in these areas require an immediate response to a crisis for the client. Consequently, the social worker must be able to analyze the situation and determine an appropriate course of action in a short time span. There are, additionally, legally mandated time spans in which action must be taken in protective services evaluations.

There are occasions when the Social Worker will have to work after 5:00 pm to meet the needs of the families.

Illustrative Examples of Work Assesses disabled adults in private living dwellings and long-term care facilities for a wide variety of programs necessary to alleviate the problems that led to DSS Adult Services involvement (i.e. Adult Protective Services, guardianship, placement, in-home aid services, special assistance, etc.) and offers referrals to community resources to enhance independent functioning

Responsible for working with vulnerable adults

Assesses referrals of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation of disabled adults to determine if the client is in danger and/or at risk of harm and in need of immediate intervention; interviews victims, family, caregivers, and alleged perpetrators to complete a comprehensive assessment of risks, strengths and needs of the client

Ability to react quickly to incoming reports and be efficient in case documentation and meeting state mandated processing time frames. Responsible for in-depth assessment of disabled adults and family dynamics; assessing needs, treatment of adults with acute to severe medical and or/emotional disorders and mental illness, and providing information to the court

Prepares court documents and reports as required by law Assesses adult’s capacity to manage his/her own affairs, situation to determine services needed

Works with medical, mental health providers and law enforcement to assist in determining if client is in danger and/or at risk of harm and in need of immediate intervention

Works with client and/or family to jointly develop goals based on identified needs

Identifies activities to accomplish set goals within a realistic time period

Reviews client’s progress and modifies goals, as needed

Works with supervisor to make case decisions and to review progress in case planning

Completes re-assessments annually to determine progress made and to identify new goals

Diffuses crisis situations, consults with other professionals and provides counseling and education to clients, families and community agencies

Prepares and maintains all case records and documentation in accordance with State and agency protocol

Files petitions for individuals who are alleged to be incompetent and in need of a substitute decision-maker

Files involuntary commitment petitions to assure safety of individuals who are a danger to themselves and/or others TWorks after hours, nights and/or weekends responding to emergency situations, as this position will be on the after-hours rotation

Consults with agency attorney and represents the agency in court

Completing mandated forms – state, local as required by policy

Meets with supervisor for routine conferences of progress of duties and any concerns that arise

Regular attendance and punctuality are essential. The Adult Services Social Worker must be available to ensure critical adult protective services are provided

Adheres to the federal, state and county rules, policies, and regulations

This position is required to perform mandatory emergency shelter duty should the need arise

Performs other duties as assigned

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, groupwork, and community problems.

Knowledgeable of policies and…