What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker III - APS position at Gaston County Government?
Examples of Duties
The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.
- Investigate reports containing allegations of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation of disabled adults by conducting home visits and making collateral contacts in order to evaluate the disabled adult's situation and determine whether or not there is a need for protection.
- Respond immediately to allegations that involve information about disabled adults who are at risk of death or irreparable harm, coordinating with community resources such as mental health or emergency medical services, and law enforcement, and using immediate court actions to acquire emergency custody of the adult in order to preserve his/her health and safety.
- Mobilize the provision of adult protective services by initiating actions in collaboration with community resources, service providers, and family to provide support for disabled adults who have been abused, neglected, or exploited and have no one who is able, willing, and responsible to protect them.
- Document the Adult Protective Services process by preparing written narrative and reports for client record so that information will be preserved and available for use or review.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Masters’ Degree in social work from an accredited school of social work
B. Bachelor’s degree in social work and one year of experience in the area of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho- social therapy or treatment planning
C. Bachelor's degree in a human service field with at least 25 semester hours of approved coursework and two years of experience in a related area
D. Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience.
A copy of a transcript must be included with the application. Failure to include a copy of your transcripts may result in your application being rejected.
Social Work Assessment and case management skills needed, as well as knowledge of medical and mental health issues/terminologies, knowledge of geriatrics/aging issues. Computer skills required. A valid driver's license is required.
Additional Information
Applicants with less than 5 years of applicable experience will start at 25% of the salary range.
The applicant selected must undergo a criminal background check and pass a drug screening test prior to employment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.74 - $40.36 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- related: 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
- Bilingual (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Gastonia, NC 28052 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Gastonia, NC 28052: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $40
