Social Worker III - Adult Home Specialist Adult Intervention

Salary : $57,240.00 - $96,732.00 Annually
Location : 100 NE Gold Street Wilson, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01013
Department: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Division: Adult Intervention
Opening Date: 04/29/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Description
Paid Health Insurance for employees | Dental |Longevity Pay | 401-K | Life Insurance Vacation/Sick Leave | 12 Paid Holidays | Flex Care |Travel Reimbursement


Are you passionate about making a difference in the safety and well-being of disabled adults? If you're ready to take the next step in your career and become part of a team dedicated to impactful change, apply today to see if this position is the one you've been waiting for!
Description of Work
This position is responsible for licensing and monitoring Adult Care Facilities in a cooperative effort between the state of North Carolina and the county, primarily for six family care homes and five adult care homes. Compliant investigation and corrective as well as negative action may result from these duties. This position also provides technical assistance and consultation to adult care home administrators on licensing requirements, monitors facilities to ensure the resident's condition, nutritional needs, medication administration, fire/safety requirements, and health standards are met. The Adult Home Specialist conducts quarterly focused monitoring of each Family Care Home or Assisted Living facility, specifically focused on physical plant and life safety, staff qualifications, staffing requirements, and resident funds. The position will assess and monitor rule compliance on routine basis and report compliance or non-compliance to the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation; follow-up evaluations of all deficiencies/violations cited on a Monitoring Report or Corrective Action Report to determine if the deficiency/violation is corrected within the allowable time frame; document case records for the purpose of service provision and planning, justification of action taken, court evidence if necessary, and accountability requirements; and prepare cases for negative licensure action by submitting findings that have been documented during visits to the Home or Assisted Living facility. The Adult Home Specialist is also the first point of contact for prospective applicants who are interested in opening a Family Care Home in the county. The position must respond to all inquiries regarding license applications for family care homes and conduct initial interviews with applicants/authorized representatives to provide an overview of the licensure rules, refer to the local zoning boards, and direct the applicant to submit all required information. This position includes completing adult services intake on a rotating basis during normal business hours.
Individual must be proficient in the following job competencies: accountability, adaptability, attention to detail, building trust, coaching, collaboration, communication, documentation, decision making, interviewing, investigative, interpersonal relations, initiative, integrity, leadership, professionalism, program knowledge, planning/organizing, technical ability, time management, managing individual job performance, and a strong work ethic.
Employee must possess a valid driver's license and dependable transportation.

Minimum Education and Experience
Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work ; Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience; Master's degree in a human services field and one year of directly related experience; Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience

Supplemental Information
PREFERENCES: Prefer applicants with BSW or MSW Degrees from an accredited college or university; or social work experience in a Department of Social Services and Human Services Degree; or social work experience in a human services setting and a Human Services degree; or a Human Services-related Master's Level Degree.

APPLICATION PROCESS : Applicants must complete and submit a Wilson County application through the online process. A resume may be attached but is not a substitute. Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be processed.

An unofficial copy of your transcript must be attached to the application form from your college or university. If you are selected for this position, you will have 90 days to provide us with an official copy of your transcript.
The benefit package available for Wilson County Government includes group medical, dental, vision, disability, life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance plans. Wilson County Government is also a participating member of the North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System.


Wilson County Government develops strategies to control Health Insurance costs while at the same time, is committed to providing affordable health care options that meet you and your family's needs to stay healthy. More information about our benefit plans can be found at:
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Employment is contingent upon your successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

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