The County is currently accepting applications for the position of

SOCIAL WORKER III

(Adult Protective Services). This position is responsible for responding to, assessing, and evaluating adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation; managing a caseload of persons under guardianship who have a variety of diagnoses, including medical conditions, severe and persistent mental illness, intellectual and developmental disorders, substance use disorders, and a combination of these diagnoses; providing adult protective services that include but not limited to the intake process, receiving and evaluating reports of alleged abuse, neglect and/or exploitation of disabled adults; case management activities aimed at mobilizing protective services in those cases where maltreatment is confirmed and the need for protection is substantiated; and monitoring and conducting complaint investigations of licensed adult care facilities. About Us Located in the heart of North Carolina's Piedmont, Rowan County is attractively and conveniently nestled between the state's largest city and its Capitol. Rowan County is made up of more than 20 departments and nearly 1,250 employees that are committed to providing a wealth of services to County residents and businesses. Minimum Qualifications & Requirements This position requires general knowledge of basic social work principles, techniques and practices and their application to specific casework, group work and community problems; knowledge and understanding of advanced social work investigative and assessment techniques. Requires a Master's Degree in Social Work; or a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and one year of human services work experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning; or a Bachelor's Degree in a human services field and two years of directly related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Adult Services experience preferred. MS Office experience is preferred. All degrees/coursework must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If degree is not in Social Work, please submit a copy of transcript with application. A valid driver's license is required. Application Apply online at www.rowancountync.gov/jobs. Individuals with disabilities may request application accommodations by calling HR at (704) 216-8100. The County administers pre-employment drug tests and criminal background checks for all positions. Some positions may require a physical exam, credit check, and/or a driving history check depending upon the position.

Pay:

$62,000.00 - $68,200.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person