Position: Responsibilities: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Social Worker III – Adult Protective Services (Applications for Social Worker II and Social Worker I will be accepted for consideration for a possible “Work Against” appointment if recruitment for qualified Social Worker III is unsuccessful.) Thorough and comprehensive evaluation of allegations of neglect, abuse, or exploitation, making decisions as to whether the allegations are substantiated and providing ongoing intervention and supportive services as needed. Managing, enhancing, and monitoring cases toward problem solving and resolution, plus providing support, complex case management, consultation, and resource mobilization. Special Attributes and Skills: Worker needs good planning and organizational skills in order to cover the myriad and various activities inherent in this position. The worker needs to have some prior knowledge of interviewing and assessment skills in order to be able to gather the information necessary to establish needs and to develop treatment plans. The worker must have good physical and emotional health in order to carry out the requirements of driving from place to place and being alert to potential hazards and dangers. Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary in order to give and receive required information and to write summaries, letters, and other necessary documentation about the clients. Knowledge of common human behavior and beginning knowledge of the characteristics of psychosis and mental retardation is essential if the worker is to effectively deal with the needs of the client group. Minimum Education and Experience: Master’s degree from accredited school of social work or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of social work or directly related experience; four‐year degree in a human services field and two years of social work or experience; or graduation from a directly related four‐year college or university and three years of directly related experience. TRANSCRIPTS OF ALL DEGREE WORK ARE REQUIRED. DRUG TEST REQUIRED. Page Two EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY‐SOCIAL WORKER III‐ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES “Work Against” Qualifications: A. Social Worker II ‐ $35,634.89 ‐ $55,269.92 (Grade 68) Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work, or four‐year degree in a human services field one year of social work or directly related experience; or graduation from a four‐year college or university and two years of directly related experience. B. Social Worker I ‐ $29,767.93 ‐ $46,170.24 (Grade 64) Four‐year degree in a human services field, four‐year college or university degree and two years of directly related experience. THERE IS NO SUBSTITUION FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREE. Salary Range: $38,988.70 ‐ $60,471.71 (Social Worker III – Grade 70) Application Process: Submit a State of North Carolina Application (PD‐107) to Iredell County Human Resources, PO Box 788, 200 S. Center Street, Statesville, NC 28687‐0788. Applications can be obtained from Human Resources by calling (704) 878‐3000 or downloaded from the web at www.co.iredell.nc.us. Please refer to Position #630321. Internal Applicants (county employees) should submit a State of North Carolina Application (PD‐107) to the Iredell County Human Resources Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on the deadline date. This position is subject to a pre‐employment drug test and background check. Application Deadline: July 2, 2014 Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.