Social Worker III Adult Protective Services
Company: Davidson County Government
Location: Lexington
Posted on: November 15, 2024
Job Description:
Overview: General Statement of Duties -The Davidson County
Department of Social Services is seeking to hire an Adult
Protective 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. - 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 program. - 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 may be occasions with the Social Worker will have to work
after 5:00 pm to meet the needs of the families. - -Work is
performed under the regular supervision of the SW Supervisor III.
-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,
and 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. -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.Maintains employee records in accordance with service
manuals and agency policy.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.Prepares court documents and reports as required by
law.Consults with agency attorney and represents the agency in
court.Adheres to the county and state rules, policies and
regulations.Performs other duties as assigned, such as shelter duty
or supporting the work of other teams or workers.This position may
be required to work after hours - nights and/or weekends responding
to emergency situations. -Recruitment and Selection Guidelines
-Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledgeable of policies and
procedures pertaining to client eligibility.Knowledgeable of other
internal programs and community agencies in order to identify
appropriate programs to alleviate the client's needs.Ability to
accurately assess client's needs and determine whether those needs
can be met by available programs.Ability to deal with families and
the public who may not agree with the law, rules, or policy of the
process.Must have good interviewing and communication skills both
verbal and written.Ability to provide written documentation in case
records.Ability to provide expert resolution skills in negotiation
of complex cases.Ability to discern and document important
information.Knowledge of community and area resources.Must have
good problem-solving skills.Ability to counsel clients and
effectively advocate for them.Ability to establish and maintain
positive working relationships with other units in the department,
other County departments and outside local and state
agencies.Ability to assess and evaluate human problems and needs.
-Physical Requirements -
Must be able to physically perform
the basic life operational support functions of reaching, standing,
walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and
repetitive motions.Worker performs light work exerting up to 20
pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force
frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move
objects.Worker is required to have close visual acuity to work on a
computer terminal and perform extensive reading.The worker is
subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside
and outside.Worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or
more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system
of the skin: - fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor
ventilation.The worker is in contact with potentially infectious
bodily fluids during the performance of his/her duties.The worker
is subject to various types of insects, rodents and animals (fleas,
roaches, mice, dogs, etc.) -Education and Experience -
Master's degree in social work from
an accredited school of social work; Bachelor's degree in social
work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the
Child Welfare Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only);
Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of
social work and one year directly related experience; Master's
degree in a human services field and one year of directly related
experience; Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an
accredited college or university and two years directly related
experience; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
university and three years of directly related experience.
-Licenses and Certifications
Valid North Carolina Driver License.
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Keywords: Davidson County Government, Winston-Salem , Social Worker III Adult Protective Services, Healthcare , Lexington, North Carolina
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