SOCIAL WORKER III ADULT SERVICES Job# 928-1

Job Opportunity Announcement

SOCIAL WORKER III JOB #928-1

Adult Protective Services

Closes December 1, 2024

Located in the heart of North Carolina’s Piedmont, Rowan County is attractively and conveniently nestled between the state’s largest city and its Capitol. Rowan County is made up of more than 20 departments and nearly 1,250 employees that are committed to providing a wealth of services to County residents and businesses.

The County is currently accepting applications for the position of SOCIAL WORKER III (Adult Protective Services). This position is responsible for responding to, assessing, and evaluating adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation. This position manages a caseload of persons under guardianship who have a variety of diagnoses, including medical conditions, severe and persistent mental illness, intellectual and developmental disorders, substance use disorders, and a combination of these diagnoses. This position will also provide adult protective services that include but not limited to the intake process, receiving and evaluating reports of alleged abuse, neglect and/or exploitation of disabled adults; case management activities aimed at mobilizing protective services in those cases where maltreatment is confirmed and the need for protection is substantiated. Additionally, this position will monitor and conduct complaint investigations of licensed adult care facilities.

This position requires general knowledge of basic social work principles, techniques and practices and their application to specific casework, group work and community problems; knowledge and understanding of advanced social work investigative and assessment techniques; general knowledge of both governmental and private organizations; general knowledge of resources from within the local community.

Requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work; or a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and one year of human services work experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning; or a Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field and two years of directly related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Adult Services experience preferred. MS Office experience is preferred. All degrees/coursework must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If degree is not in Social Work, please submit a copy of transcript with application. A valid driver’s license is required.

Starting Salary $59,000- $64,000 (commensurate with experience) and excellent benefits package available.

Apply online at .

Individuals with disabilities may request application accommodations by calling HR at (704) 216-8100. The County administers pre-employment drug tests and criminal background checks for all positions. Some positions may require a physical exam, credit check, and/or a driving history check depending upon the position.

Rowan County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,000.00 - $64,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $59,000 - $64,000