Brunswick County
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Brunswick County DSS is accepting applications for a Social Worker III for the Adult Services team. An Adult Services Social Worker III provides protective and case management services to disabled and vulnerable adults. This work includes evaluating allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation; providing case management services; assisting and protecting adults who were found to be incompetent and in need of Adult Guardianship services; and assessing the needs and providing services to disabled adults who wish to remain in their homes.
Job Responsibilities
Assessing the safety of elderly and disabled adults through interviews, completing home and community visits as well as contacting family members and service providers.
Connecting vulnerable adults to community resources to address safety and risk factors.
Completing timely, concise, detailed documentation.
Preparing court documents and testifying in court as needed.
Conducting interviews with disabled adults and others with knowledge of the adult’s abilities and needs.
Consulting with professionals regarding the adult’s history, needs, and abilities.
Reviewing medical and/or psychological records.
Rotating on‑call coverage for adult services as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of adult services policies and legal mandates.
Knowledge of social work, practices, and principles.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Assessment skills.
Communication skills.
Organizational skills.
Critical thinking skills.
Other Information We are a forward thinking, creative organization that truly believes in treating others as we want to be treated and we are looking for the right person to join our Team. We are looking for an ethical, team oriented, confident, compassionate, family centered, self‑starter with a capacity for critical thinking and problem solving.
Willingness to work in a fast paced, challenging environment that offers opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
Have a desire to create a positive impact on adults, children and families living in our community.
Ability to interpret and apply state and agency policies and procedures with the goal of meeting the needs of the community.
Capacity to work and thrive in a team environment.
Must be available to work during emergency situations.
Qualifications
Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; or
Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only); or
Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience; or
Master's degree in a human services field and one year of directly related experience; or
Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience; or
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience; or
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Please submit a copy of college transcripts with your application.
Must be physically able to operate a variety of office equipment. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Brunswick County DSS is accepting applications for a Social Worker III for the Adult Services team. An Adult Services Social Worker III provides protective and case management services to disabled and vulnerable adults. This work includes evaluating allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation; providing case management services; assisting and protecting adults who were found to be incompetent and in need of Adult Guardianship services; and assessing the needs and providing services to disabled adults who wish to remain in their homes.
Job Responsibilities
Assessing the safety of elderly and disabled adults through interviews, completing home and community visits as well as contacting family members and service providers.
Connecting vulnerable adults to community resources to address safety and risk factors.
Completing timely, concise, detailed documentation.
Preparing court documents and testifying in court as needed.
Conducting interviews with disabled adults and others with knowledge of the adult’s abilities and needs.
Consulting with professionals regarding the adult’s history, needs, and abilities.
Reviewing medical and/or psychological records.
Rotating on‑call coverage for adult services as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of adult services policies and legal mandates.
Knowledge of social work, practices, and principles.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Assessment skills.
Communication skills.
Organizational skills.
Critical thinking skills.
Other Information We are a forward thinking, creative organization that truly believes in treating others as we want to be treated and we are looking for the right person to join our Team. We are looking for an ethical, team oriented, confident, compassionate, family centered, self‑starter with a capacity for critical thinking and problem solving.
Willingness to work in a fast paced, challenging environment that offers opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
Have a desire to create a positive impact on adults, children and families living in our community.
Ability to interpret and apply state and agency policies and procedures with the goal of meeting the needs of the community.
Capacity to work and thrive in a team environment.
Must be available to work during emergency situations.
Qualifications
Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; or
Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only); or
Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience; or
Master's degree in a human services field and one year of directly related experience; or
Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience; or
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience; or
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Please submit a copy of college transcripts with your application.
Must be physically able to operate a variety of office equipment. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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