What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker-Protective Services (Adult) position at Guilford County Government?
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Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Examples of Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Adult Protective Services
Employees may be assigned to one of the following areas: Intake, Assessments, Guardianship etc.
- Responsible for in-depth assessment of family dynamics and needs; assessment and treatment of patients and/or families with acute to severe medical and/or emotional disorders and mental illnesses; and providing information to the court.
- Responsible for working with vulnerable adults.
- Ability to react quickly to incoming reports and be efficient in case documentation and meeting state mandated processing time frames.
- Responsible for keen assessment skills, professional judgement abilities and ethical standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
- Through knowledge of policy and procedure by citing the governing authority.
- Ability to deal with families and the public who may not agree with the law, rules or policy of the process.
- Ability to use advanced case management interview techniques to establish a supportive casework relationship and to involve families in a joint assessment of the initial need for services.
- Ability to quickly assess environment during daytime hours, after dark and in high crime neighborhoods.
- Ability to provide written documentation in case records.
- Ability to provide expert resolution skills in negotiation of most complex cases.
- Ability to analyze child developmental safety issues in relationship to risk factors.
- Ability to analyze situations as to whether or not court action is necessary, especially in intense situations with limited direct information and also in situations with limited consultative resources.
Typical Qualifications
MSW
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work-Child Welfare Collaborative
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of directly related experience
Master’s degree in counseling from an accredited college/university in a human services field and one year directly related experience
Bachelor’s degree in a human service field from an accredited college/university and two years directly related experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university and three years directly related experience
Must have possession of an appropriate driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina
A motor vehicle record (MVR), background check, and drug screening will be conducted on candidates considered for positions.
Minimum Qualifications (Work Against)
Minimum Salary = $52,735.00 annually
BSW from an accredited school of social work;Master's degree in counseling from an accredited college/university
Four year degree in a human services field from an accredited college/university and one year related experience
Four year degree from an accredited college/university and two years related experience
Must have possession of an appropriate driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina
A motor vehicle record (MVR), background check, and drug screening will be conducted on candidates considered for positions.
Supplemental Information
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Employees work in settings that range from public service buildings, residential facilities, institutions, or home environments.
Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, operate a computer, and do extensive reading.
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion.
Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Driving is Essential Driving is an essential requirement of this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.
Special Note: This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions, and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job questionnaire with a physical abilities checklist which can give further details about that one specific position. Those documents should be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal and defensible personnel decisions.
Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling 336-641-3324.
Salary : $52,735
