Social Worker III- APS

Summary

This website is AudioEye enabled and is being optimized for accessibility. To open the AudioEye Toolbar, press "shift + =". Some assistive technologies may require the use of a passthrough function before this keystroke. For more information, activate the button labeled "Explore your accessibility options".Job OpportunitiesUse the Government Jobs tab to search through your municipality's employment opportunities. Subscribe to job posting notifications to be automatically alerted of the latest career opportunities by clicking on the Notify Me® button.The primary purpose of this position is toprovide services to disabled or aged adults who need protection from abuse, neglect or exploitation. The Adult Protective Service (APS) worker provides a vast number of services to correct or prevent abuse, neglect or exploitation of incapacitated adults. Adult Protective Services differs from many of the other Social Services as it may be initiated without the consent of the adult. The Adult Protective Services worker receives alleged information, makes a diligent and thorough evaluation of that information, and determines if the adult needs protection. I f the adult needs protective services, the worker begins a multi-faceted approach to correct or prevent further abuse, neglect or exploitation. Services may include planning and counseling with the adult and his relatives or caretakers, assisting or arranging for alternative living arrangements, and arranging for legal, medical or other needed services. This position will also perform duties as back-up Adult Home Specialist and does on-call.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of thetasks performed within this classification. Itis not necessarily descriptive of any oneposition in the class. The omission of an essential function does not precludemanagement from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logicalassignment to the position.Receives intake reports alleging neglect, abuse or exploitation of an incapacitated adult and complete an intake form.Initiates the reportsimmediately if the individual is alleged tobeindangerof death, within 24 hours iftheindividual is allegedtobein irreparable harm orwithin72 hoursinall othersituation.Interviewclients in the area of physical health, mental health, activities/instrumental activities of daily living, economic, environment, and social support.Evaluatesthe report by making home visits to the adult, telephone calls to collaterals and obtaining information from various computer systems such as Central Registry, NCFAST, OLV, DMV, AOC, ACTS and CLEAR.Complete documentations from interviews, telephone calls and conferences.Staffwiththesupervisor and/orunitto make acasedecisionto substantiate orunsubstantiated neglect, abuse and/or exploitation.CompleteformsDAAS-5026, DSS-5027,Community Evaluation, FaceSheet,Noticesto Reporters,Initial and Final Written Reports, CaseMaintenance Forms, Mental Health Questionnaire, Determinationof Capacity.Develop service plans that outlinethe adult goalsandtargetdateof achievement. Mobilize services for clients and/orreferforservicestooutsideagencies.Conducthomevisitstoevaluatetheneedoftheadults.Find placements for disabled adults in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, group home or the community.Meet with County Attorney to discuss court cases. Testifies in court regarding case findings. Files involuntary commitment papers as needed.Collaborate with outside agencies to ensure the safety of adults in need of protection.Rotate on-call nights,weekendsand holidays.Attendsunit staff meetings, training through NC Di vision of Aging and Adult Services and Webinars.Completemonthly reports regarding caseload activity.Works in disaster shelters as deemed necessary.Receive intake complaints alleging abuse, neglect or exploitation of an incapacitated adult and completes intake form.Financial and Budgeting ResponsibilityNot ApplicableMarginal FunctionsWhile the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.Assists the client in applying for services that are needed to ensure their safety.Completefood referrals and deliver to disabled adults.Complete housing referrals to disabled adults/homeless.Assistsunit memberson home visitswhen there aresafety concerns.Performs other duties as assigned.QualificationsSpecial RequirementsAll employees should possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.All employees may be requested to perform other duties as assigned.All employees may be required to assist county operations during a State of Emergency, disaster or other county event.Category Social Services Status Open Salary Grade: 65 $25.0243-$37.5366 Hourly / $52,050.44-$78,076.18 Annually Posted June 17, 2026 1:42 PM Closing Open Until Filled#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

This website is AudioEye enabled and is being optimized for accessibility. To open the AudioEye Toolbar, press "shift + =". Some assistive technologies may require the use of a passthrough function before this keystroke. For more information, activate the button labeled "Explore your accessibility options".Job OpportunitiesUse the Government Jobs tab to search through your municipality's employment opportunities. Subscribe to job posting notifications to be automatically alerted of the latest career opportunities by clicking on the Notify Me® button.The primary purpose of this position is toprovide services to disabled or aged adults who need protection from abuse, neglect or exploitation. The Adult Protective Service (APS) worker provides a vast number of services to correct or prevent abuse, neglect or exploitation of incapacitated adults. Adult Protective Services differs from many of the other Social Services as it may be initiated without the consent of the adult. The Adult Protective Services worker receives alleged information, makes a diligent and thorough evaluation of that information, and determines if the adult needs protection. I f the adult needs protective services, the worker begins a multi-faceted approach to correct or prevent further abuse, neglect or exploitation. Services may include planning and counseling with the adult and his relatives or caretakers, assisting or arranging for alternative living arrangements, and arranging for legal, medical or other needed services. This position will also perform duties as back-up Adult Home Specialist and does on-call.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of thetasks performed within this classification. Itis not necessarily descriptive of any oneposition in the class. The omission of an essential function does not precludemanagement from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logicalassignment to the position.Receives intake reports alleging neglect, abuse or exploitation of an incapacitated adult and complete an intake form.Initiates the reportsimmediately if the individual is alleged tobeindangerof death, within 24 hours iftheindividual is allegedtobein irreparable harm orwithin72 hoursinall othersituation.Interviewclients in the area of physical health, mental health, activities/instrumental activities of daily living, economic, environment, and social support.Evaluatesthe report by making home visits to the adult, telephone calls to collaterals and obtaining information from various computer systems such as Central Registry, NCFAST, OLV, DMV, AOC, ACTS and CLEAR.Complete documentations from interviews, telephone calls and conferences.Staffwiththesupervisor and/orunitto make acasedecisionto substantiate orunsubstantiated neglect, abuse and/or exploitation.CompleteformsDAAS-5026, DSS-5027,Community Evaluation, FaceSheet,Noticesto Reporters,Initial and Final Written Reports, CaseMaintenance Forms, Mental Health Questionnaire, Determinationof Capacity.Develop service plans that outlinethe adult goalsandtargetdateof achievement. Mobilize services for clients and/orreferforservicestooutsideagencies.Conducthomevisitstoevaluatetheneedoftheadults.Find placements for disabled adults in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, group home or the community.Meet with County Attorney to discuss court cases. Testifies in court regarding case findings. Files involuntary commitment papers as needed.Collaborate with outside agencies to ensure the safety of adults in need of protection.Rotate on-call nights,weekendsand holidays.Attendsunit staff meetings, training through NC Di vision of Aging and Adult Services and Webinars.Completemonthly reports regarding caseload activity.Works in disaster shelters as deemed necessary.Receive intake complaints alleging abuse, neglect or exploitation of an incapacitated adult and completes intake form.Financial and Budgeting ResponsibilityNot ApplicableMarginal FunctionsWhile the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.Assists the client in applying for services that are needed to ensure their safety.Completefood referrals and deliver to disabled adults.Complete housing referrals to disabled adults/homeless.Assistsunit memberson home visitswhen there aresafety concerns.Performs other duties as assigned.QualificationsSpecial RequirementsAll employees should possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.All employees may be requested to perform other duties as assigned.All employees may be required to assist county operations during a State of Emergency, disaster or other county event.Category Social Services Status Open Salary Grade: 65 $25.0243-$37.5366 Hourly / $52,050.44-$78,076.18 Annually Posted June 17, 2026 1:42 PM Closing Open Until Filled#J-18808-Ljbffr