Salary : $47,359.96 – $54,463.95 Annually
Location : Winston-Salem, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 07016
Department: Social Services
Division: Adult
Opening Date: 08/09/2023
Closing Date: 8/20/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
General Statement of Duties
The Forsyth County Department of Social Services is seeking an Assisted Living Services Social Worker for the Adult Services Division. The Social Worker responsibilities include but are not limited to: conducting assessments, developing service plans, collaborative services and communication with providers to ensure the customers needs are being met. For In-Home Aide services the Social Worker will be responsible for monitoring the customers services provided by In Home Aide Subcontractors (i.e., home health agencies). Additionally, this position will maintain electronic files; therefore computer skills are a must.
Distinguishing Features
– Requires independent decision-making, assessment skills, professional judgment, effective interview skills, ability to collaborate and knowledge of community resources, ability to effectively communicate (both orally and written) with a diverse population from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds and a variety of physical and/or mental capabilities, must be able to multi-task
– Knowledge of social work principles, techniques and practices and their application to specific casework and the community.
– Knowledge of Special Assistance/In Home program
– Knowledge of behavioral and socioeconomic problems and their treatment and governmental and private organizations and community resources.
– Knowledge of the laws, regulations and policies that govern social work programs.
– Requires assessment skills, organizational and time management skills, the ability to collaborate with community partners and citizens of Forsyth County.
– Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively.
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work or;
Master’s degree in counseling or;
Four-year degree in a human services field or a related curriculum including at least 15 semester hours in courses related to social work or counseling and six months of social work or counseling experience or;
Four-year degree and one year of experience in counseling or in a related human services field which provides experience in techniques of counseling, casework, group work, or community organization.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for minimum qualification requirements.
Valid driver’s license is required. County vehicles will be used for conducting home visits, transporting clients to and from medical appointments and running essential errands.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
– Conducting assessments;
– Developing service plans;
– Collaborating services and communicating with providers routinely to ensure that
services are being met and;
– If serving as Protective Payee, this Social Worker will be responsible for monitoring the
individual’s expenses and ensuring payment for housing, food, etc. is made.
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The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. “See resume” is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
- Yes I understand and agree
- No I do not agree
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Please select your highest level of completed education.
- Some high school
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college, trainings, or certifications
- Completion of a vocational program
- Associate’s degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree or above
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Do you have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a Master’s degree in Counseling?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a four-year degree in a Human Services field or related curriculum including at least 15 semester hours in courses related to Social Work or Counseling and six months of social work or counseling experience?
- Yes
- No
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How many years of experience do you have working with the aging population and disabled adults?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to 3 years
- 3 to 5 years
- 5 to 7 years
- More than 7 years
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Briefly describe where you gained your experience working with the elderly and/or adults with disabilities. If you do not have this type of experience, enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have working in the social work or human services field?
- No experience
- less than 1 year
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3-5 years
- more than 5 years
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Do you have experience conducting home visits?
- Yes
- No
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If you answered yes to the previous question, briefly explain your experience conducting home visits. If you answered no to the previous question, enter N/A.
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Do you have experience developing service plans?
- Yes
- No
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If you answered yes to the previous question, briefly describe your experience developing service plans. If you answered no to the previous question, enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have working with computer programs?
- None
- less than 1 year
- 1-2 years
- 3-4 years
- 4-5 years
- More than 5 years
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Please select the computer programs and applications in which you are proficient. Select all that apply.
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Google Mail (Gmail)
- Google Docs
- Google Sheets
- Google Drive
- NCFAST
- ARMS
- DocuWare
- None of these
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Do you have a valid driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
Required Question