Senior Social Worker: Complex Case Management

Gaston County Government; North Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaston County Government's Social Services division is seeking an experienced professional to provide intensive case management for disabled adults and SOAR clients, aiming to keep individuals out of institutional care. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, community resources, and guardianship processes as needed.

The ideal candidate has a social work background, strong assessment and crisis intervention skills, and the ability to travel for ward visits and home assessments.

Qualifications

• Must have Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) from an accredited institution and/or Child Welfare Collaborative (for Child Welfare positions).
• Bachelor's degree in a human services field and 1–3 years of directly related experience.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Complete intensive and complex individual and family adjustment case management services for disabled adults to remain in the community.
• Coordinate, advocate, and assist disabled adults without duplication of service; monitor benefits; conduct home visits and assessments.
• Provide intensive case management for SOAR clients who are homeless or reentry from prison.
• Mobilize adult protective services with community resources; initiate court procedures when needed.
• Provide case management to wards and assess treatment options; inform family and arrange care as required.
• Perform administrative tasks and documentation; participate in emergency shelters and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interview skills

Computer skills

Assessment

Communication

Crisis intervention

Mental health knowledge

Geriatric knowledge

Disability knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

Master's degree in counseling or human services

Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW)

Bachelor's degree in a human services field

Job description

Gaston County Government's Social Services division is seeking an experienced professional to provide intensive case management for disabled adults and SOAR clients, aiming to keep individuals out of institutional care. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, community resources, and guardianship processes as needed.

The ideal candidate has a social work background, strong assessment and crisis intervention skills, and the ability to travel for ward visits and home assessments.