Social Worker III –Adult Services Part-Time On-Call (After Hours)

Alamance County; Graham (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Alamance County DSS is hiring a temporary On-Call Social Worker III in the Adult Services Unit. The role is primarily responsible for responding to after-hours calls, conducting evaluations, and ensuring adult welfare. Candidates should have a Master's degree in social work or related fields with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited school of social work required.
• One year of social work experience or relevant combination of education and experience.
• Ability to supervise and train lower-level social workers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and provide immediate response for adult safety.
• Prepare court documentation and testify as an expert witness.
• Perform home visits and manage complex caseloads.

Skills

Communication, Oral

Communication, Written

Problem Solving

Multitasking

Relationship Building

Education

Master's degree from an accredited school of social work

Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work

Master’s degree in a counseling field

Four-year degree in a human services field

Job description

Alamance County DSS is seeking a temporary an On-Call (After Hours) Social Worker III in the Adult Services Unit. This worker would be primarily responsible for being available on-call after business hours, which also may include weekends and on some holidays. Response to some of these calls would require immediate attention to ensure the safety and welfare of adults in the community.

Workdays for this position would be like in to a swing shift. For example - work Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Off Monday, then work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; Off Friday, Saturday and Sunday, work Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, off Thursday, then work Friday, Saturday and Sunday; repeat. The number of days worked is equivalent to the number of days a regular full-time Social Worker shift holds. Ie: if a daytime worker that has a regular Monday – Friday schedule works 22 days for the month, then the Part Time On-Call Social Worker would work 11 days that month.

Duties include initiating and conducting evaluations and courtesy assist requests for other counties and states, respond to a myriad request from all areas of adult services including: follow-up home visits for case evaluations, in-home check ins, and follow up with safety concerns. This position may also require court preparation and testimony, client transportation, completing paperwork and providing narrative for all contacts made.

The work hours for this position would be from 4:30PM – 8AM during the week and on the weekend, the work hours are Friday at 4:30PM – Monday at 8:00AM. The On-Call Social Worker will come in to receive their assignments and will meet with their Supervisor or the On-Call Supervisor to discuss any needs for the shift. Field work can begin after that time and will be conducted until completed or until a reasonable hour dependent upon the safety and welfare of the adult. Once necessary visits and tasks are completed the worker can then be available on-call from home.

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace.
•Influence - Ability to gain support and buy-in byway of persuading, convincing or influencingto others to overcome barriersallowing them to support a particular vision.
• Judgment – Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to interpreting policies and procedures.
• Multitasking – Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Safety-Minded – Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities.
•Supervising – Ability to supervise, train or instruct lower-level social workers, students or interns within the program.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

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.

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements : Master's degree from an accredited school of social work, Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of social work experience; a bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work plus one year social work or counseling 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.

All DSS positions are subject to reallocation contingent upon funding, agency needs and client population and are subject to perform work during emergency or disaster situations as required and may be required to staff shelter overnight.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
N (Not Applicable)Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally)Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently)Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly)Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Physical Demands Stand F
Walk F
Sit F
Manually Manipulate O
Reach Outward O
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb O
Crawl O
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O

Lift/Carry
10 lbs or less O
11-20 lbs. O
21-50 lbs. O
51-100 lbs. O
Over 100 lbs. O
Push/Pull 12 lbs or less O
13-25 lbs. O
26-40 lbs. O
41-100 lbs. O
Other Physical Requirements
•Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)
WORK ENVIRONMENT

Standard office environment