What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker III - Adult Services position at Surry County DSS?
The primary role of this position will be conducting thorough evaluations of Adult Protective Services reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of disabled adults. Social worker will also be responsible for the Guardian Representative for Surry County Wards as well as provide case management services to aged and disabled adults within the community. Responsibilities will include evaluating clients’ situation and his/her coping skills, developing a social history, service plan and follow up. Also, enhancing the problem solving and coping capacity of agency clients in the areas of health, nutrition, housing, budgeting, personal finances and other activities of daily living. This will include providing effective and productive linkage between agency clients and various community resources, including adult care facilities. This position will have on-call duties rotating with APS staff. Other duties as necessary.
Valid NC Drivers License and vehicle in good operating condition required. Must be able to transport clients in personal vehicle.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 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; or a four-year degree in a human services field plus two years directly related experience; or a four-year college or university degree plus three years of directly related experience. Directly related experience is defined as human services experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning.
MUST SUBMIT COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT WITH APPLICATION
(Application for Social Worker II, and Social Worker I, will be accepted for consideration for a possible "Work Against" appointment if recruitment for qualified Social Worker III is unsuccessful.)
HIRING RATE: Social Worker III $44,545.00 – $74,645.00
Social Worker II $40,895.00 – $68,102.00
Social Worker I $34,611.00 – $56,716.00
POSITION AVAILABLE: Immediately
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications will be taken at NC Works Career Center, 942 West Pine Street, Mount Airy, NC (phone 336-415-6120), by calling the Surry County Human Resources Office at 336-401-8221 or by going online to the Surry County HR job posting page, printing the application and e-mailing back to the indicated email, SCJobs@co.surry.nc.us. A complete list of duties and analysis of physical demands is available for review.
SURRY COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE BECAUSE OF AGE, SEX, RACE, COLOR, CREED, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR DISABLING CONDITION.
SURRY COUNTY IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
ALL PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS DRUG SCREENING
AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44,545.00 - $74,645.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- On call
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Social work: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $44,545 - $74,645
