Social Worker III--Guardianship

Job Purpose

Are you ready to make a real impact? Alamance County Department of Social Services is on the lookout for a passionate and driven Social Worker in Adult Protective Services, Guardianship, or Adult In-Home Services. This isn't just another job — it's a chance to be a hero in the lives of adults who need you most. As an SW III, you’ll be directly involved in protecting vulnerable elderly and/or disabled adults, ensuring their safety from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Your work will be at the heart of transformative change for families in crisis, giving you the opportunity to truly make a difference in your community. In this role, you'll tap into your expertise in social work to tackle complex, meaningful cases, using your knowledge of family dynamics, behavioral health, and investigative techniques. Your ability to navigate tough situations with compassion and determination will help you safeguard those who need protection the most.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, make tough decisions, and take bold action in protection and care, then this is your call to action! Join us and become part of a supportive, driven team dedicated to changing lives every day. Let’s do something incredible together.

Alamance County is in search of a Social Worker III - Guardianship for the Adult Care Unit. The primary purpose of this position will be to provide a full range of Guardianship services to a caseload of incompetent adults. This position will be responsible for completion of state required documents, restoration of competency. This position also provides back‑up coverage for Adult Protective Services.

• Provides case management services by assessing clients’ needs and developing strategies for appropriate services for those adults under the guardianship program.
• Responds to emergency calls for alleged abuse, neglect or exploitation of disabled and non‑competent adults.
• Maintains confidential records and files, prepares reports as required.
• Responsible for making referrals to other units in the agency or various community resources as necessary.
• Serves as back up for emergency intake services during office hours.
• Provides supervision, training and instruction to lower‑level social workers, students or interns working within the program.
• Provides back‑up support to others within the department as it relates to overall adult protective services.
• Insures completion of all appropriate state required documents as it relates to guardianship and restoration of competency.

Education & Experience: Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work; or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of directly related experience in case management, assessment & referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho‑social therapy and treatment planning; or a four‑year degree in a human service field and two years of directly related experience in case management, assessment & referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psychosocial therapy and treatment planning;

or graduation from a four‑year college or university and three years of directly related experience in case management, assessment & referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho‑social therapy and treatment planning; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

A copy of a certified college transcript and a letter of reference must be provided upon request.

Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint experience).

Possession of a valid N.C. driver’s license is required for this position and maintaining a driving record in accordance with Alamance County policy.

This position is subject to reallocation contingent upon funding, agency needs and client population and may be required to perform work during emergency or disaster situations as required and may be required to staff shelter overnight.

• 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…