Job Description

Posting number: 00077

Department: Social Services

Job classification: SOCIAL WORKER III - ADULT SERVICES UNIT

Posting type: Open

Categories: Social Services

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position will be to maintain a caseload of Representative Payee, SA- In-Home, and Adult Day Care clients. This position will also assist as needed by providing backup for Adult Protective Services, APS/CPS intake telephone calls, and after-hours on-call rotation.

This position is subject to reallocation contingent upon funding, agency needs, and client population and is subject to perform work during emergency or disaster situations as required and may be required to staff shelter overnight.

Examples of duties

• Provides case management services to in-home aide clients and also provides placement services to adults who are unable to remain in their own homes.
• Provides payee services.
• Responsible for making referrals to other units in the agency or various community resources as necessary.
• Serves as back up for emergency intake services during office hours.
• Serves on-call on a rotation basis with other staff to receive reports involving allegations of abuse or neglect of adults after hours and on weekends.

Qualifications

Education & Experience: 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 in case management, assessment & referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning; or a four year-degree in a human service field and two years of directly related experience in case management, assessment & referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psychosocial therapy and treatment planning; or graduation from a four-year college or university and three years of directly related experience in case management, assessment & referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

A copy of a certified college transcript and a letter of reference must be provided upon request.

Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint Experience).

License/Credentials: Possession of a valid N.C. driver's license is required for this position and maintaining a driving record in accordance with Alamance County policy.

Supplemental information

COMPETENCY STATEMENTS:

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Influence - Ability to gain support and buy-in by way of persuading, convincing or influencing to others to overcome barriers allowing them to support a particular vision.
• Judgment – Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to interpreting policies and procedures.
• Multitasking – Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Safety-Minded – Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities.
• Supervising – Ability to supervise, train or instruct lower-level social workers, students or interns within the program.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands

Stand F

Walk F

Sit F

Manually Manipulate O

Reach Outward O

Reach Above Shoulder O

Climb O

Crawl O

Squat or Kneel O

Bend O

Lift/Carry

10 lbs or less O

11-20 lbs. O

21-50 lbs. O

51-100 lbs. O

Over 100 lbs. O

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less O

13-25 lbs. O

26-40 lbs. O

41-100 lbs. O

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Standard office environment