Social Worker- Adult Home Specialist

Adult Home Specialist

The Adult Home Specialist is responsible for routinely monitoring part of the county's licensed Adult Care Home, Family Care Home, and Adult Day Care facilities. This position ensures compliance with the rules according to General Statue 131D-2(b)(1a). Our county Adult Home Specialist investigates all complaints received regarding these facilities, and completes corrective actions if needed. Compensation: Based on Qualifications Social Work Trainee: $35,124 Social Worker I: $38,724 Social Worker II: $47,064 Social Worker III: $51,894 Social Worker IA&T: $57,210

The Special Assistance (SA) / In-Home (IH) Program is designed to assist disabled adults 18 or older who are Medicaid eligible. This program offers financial assistance to low-income individuals at risk of being placed in a facility. SA/IH provides an alternative for those who prefer to receive support services and income while residing at home.

RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC TO SPECIAL ASSISTANCE IN-HOME (SAIH) SOCIAL WORK:

Assess the need for continual eligibility for the Special Assistance Program Develop, coordinate, revise, and monitor a service plan with the client, primary caregiver, family members, and providers monthly or as needed Coordinate and monitor services needed monthly to ensure health, safety, and well-being Monthly contact with providers, clients, and family members on service plan Visits to client's home on a quarterly and annual review basis and as needed in between quarterly reviews Extensive and thorough documentation Assurance of compliance with the Division of Aging and Adult Services for SAIH Provide counseling to SAIH clients and families facing life crises regarding their physical and mental health, personal care, and living arrangements Provide Information and Options Counseling to adults who are experiencing a major life transition and need assistance discovering and navigating services available to them using an in-depth and personalized approach Provide intake services for the Adult Services Unit on the intake rotation Other duties as assigned

Knowledges, Skills and Abilities – Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques and practices and their applications to complex casework, treatment, and investigation of abuse or neglect of children; thorough knowledge of policies and procedures as evidenced by the ability to cite the authority of federal and state law; thorough knowledge of individual and group behavior, family dynamics, and medical, behavioral and/or psychosocial problems and their treatment theory. Considerable knowledge of governmental and private organizations and resources in the community. Ability to interact and motivate a resistant involuntary client population and the public who may not agree with the laws, rules or policies of the process or the programs; ability to prepare documentation such as written investigative reports for the court, case records and treatment plans; ability to testify as an expert witness; ability to employ advanced case management interview techniques to establish a supportive relationship and involve families in the initial assessment for the need of services; ability to quickly assess the risks and safety of the client environment during daylight hours, after dark and in high crime areas; ability to employ expert negotiation skills in the most complex cases; ability to analyze and assess child development safety issues in relation to risk factors; ability to analyze tense family situations and make decisions about removing children when the decision has to be made with limited direct information and limited access to consultation; ability to communicate effectively and establish supportive client relationships. Ability to perform manual work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Desirable Training and Experience

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements: - Master's degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of social work experience; or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work and two years of social work or counseling experience; or Master's degree in a counseling field and two years of social work or counseling experience; or a four-year degree in a human services field or related curriculum and three years of social work or counseling experience; or graduation from a four-year college or university and four years of experience in rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling or a related human service field providing experience in the techniques of casework, group work or community organization; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. One year of work experience can be credited for completion of the social work collaborative.

Administering the Class – Varying settings, programs and job designs at this level allow for flexibility in accepting counseling experience or social work experience as required by the job.

Special Note – This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to identify essential functions per ADA. Examples of work are primarily essential functions of the majority of positions in this class, but may not be applicable to all positions.

How to Apply

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING AND BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED

APPLICANTS WILL BE GIVEN CREDIT ONLY FOR INFORMATION PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. No additional information will be solicited by the McDowell County; therefore, persons who submit incomplete applications may not receive full credit for their education, training and experience.

McDowell County is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the County to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, political affiliation or national origin. The County will interactively work with disabled applicants and employees to identify reasonable accommodations that will allow the individual to perform essential job functions.

McDowell County participates in E-Verify.

Applications are available:

• on our website: - under "Job Opportunities"
• McDowell County Administration Building: 25 W Fort Street Marion, NC 28752

Applications can be submitted:

• Online at
• in person at the County Administration building: 25 W Fort Street Marion, NC 28752
• or by Mail to: McDowell County Human Resources 60 East Court Street Marion, NC 28752
• or by email to: View email address on click.appcast.io