Social Worker III--Guardianship at Alamance County Government, NC

About the Department

Alamance County is in search of a Social Worker III - Guardianship for the Adult Care Unit. The primary purpose of this position will be to provide a full range of Guardianship services to a caseload of incompetent adults.   This position will be responsible for completion of state required documents, restoration of competency. This position also provides back-up coverage for Adult Protective Services.

 To be effective in this position you must have a thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices and their application to complex casework, group work and community problems.

View our quick video on why you should work with Alamance County DSS: 
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Position Duties

• Provides case management services by assessing clients’ needs and developing strategies for appropriate services for those adults under the guardianship program.
• Responds to emergency calls for alleged abuse, neglect or exploitation of disabled and non-competent adults.
• Maintains confidential records and files, prepares reports as required.
• 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. 
• Provides supervision, training and instruction to lower-level social workers, students or interns working within the program.
• Provides back-up support to others within the department as it relates to overall adult protective services.
• Insures completion of all appropriate state required documents as it relates to guardianship and restoration of competency.

Minimum 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.  

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

Other Qualifications

• 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