Social Worker III*

About the Department

The Orange County Department of Social Services has an opening for a Social Worker III - Adult Services.

This position evaluates adult protective services' reports received by the agency alleging abuse, neglect and/or exploitation of disabled adults as mandated by N.C.G.S. 108A and provides protective services when statutorily appropriate.

This position provides services for adults where abuse, neglect and/or exploitation has occurred and these services include developing a plan of protection, case management, counseling, and working with county attorney to obtain necessary legal authority as needed.

This position will represent the Department of Social Services in the guardianship process and provide oversight to adult wards and serves as the Director's designee for persons who have been adjudicated incompetent by the Clerk of Court.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm.

Hours must be flexible to meet work demands.

Requires rotating after hour's on-call responsibility.

An employee is responsible for responding outside normal business working hours and providing onsite services when necessary in emergency shelters.

The hiring range is based on the Orange County Social Services Step Plan.

The Step Plan is based on years of Human Services Technician experience.

Full credit is given for years of experience performing the same job functions.

Partial credit is given for years of experience performing related job functions.

The top half of the scale is reserved for career employees with senior level experience in the same role. * This is a safety sensitive position and participation in the Drug and Alcohol Program is required.

SBI b ackground check with fingerprinting is required.

The Orange County Department of Social Services has an opening for a Social Worker III - Adult Services.

This position evaluates adult protective services' reports received by the agency alleging abuse, neglect and/or exploitation of disabled adults as mandated by N.C.G.S. 108A and provides protective services when statutorily appropriate.

This position provides services for adults where abuse, neglect and/or exploitation has occurred and these services include developing a plan of protection, case management, counseling, and working with county attorney to obtain necessary legal authority as needed.

This position will represent the Department of Social Services in the guardianship process and provide oversight to adult wards and serves as the Director's designee for persons who have been adjudicated incompetent by the Clerk of Court.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm.

Hours must be flexible to meet work demands.

Requires rotating after hour's on-call responsibility.

An employee is responsible for responding outside normal business working hours and providing onsite services when necessary in emergency shelters.

The hiring range is based on the Orange County Social Services Step Plan.

The Step Plan is based on years of Human Services Technician experience.

Full credit is given for years of experience performing the same job functions.

Partial credit is given for years of experience performing related job functions.

The top half of the scale is reserved for career employees with senior level experience in the same role.

Click the link below for full job specification which includes essential functions, knowledge, skills, abilities and physical requirements. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orangecountync/classspecs/914927 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in social work; OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in a human services field AND one (1) year of work experience in a human services program; OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in social work AND one (1) year work experience in a human services program; OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a human services field AND two (2) years of work experience in a human services program. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above. A higher degree does not substitute for work experience. Work experience in a NC DSS and completion of relevant training is preferred. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. All offers of employment are conditioned upon successful clearance of an SBI background check with fingerprinting and pre-employment drug test. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared. In accordance with Section 28 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, and/or relevant State and Federal statutes, candidates for employment may be required to undergo fingerprinting and a criminal history background check based on the job responsibilities of the position. A fingerprinting check is conducted by the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and a criminal history background check is conducted by an authorized Federal or State regulatory agency to determine eligibility for appointment. Employment is contingent upon successful clearance through these checks, which are mandated for certain roles depending on the nature of the job and applicable laws. As with all positions with the Department of Social Services, this position may be required to serve in shelters in time of natural and man-made disasters including overnight and weekends. The duties assigned during this time may vary from your regularly assigned duties. Assigned duties will be at the discretion of the Social Services Director. Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

Click the link below for full job specification which includes essential functions, knowledge, skills, abilities and physical requirements.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orangecountync/classspecs/914927

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in social work; OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in a human services field AND one (1) year of work experience in a human services program; OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in social work AND one (1) year work experience in a human services program; OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a human services field AND two (2) years of work experience in a human services program.

An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above.

A higher degree does not substitute for work experience.

Work experience in a NC DSS and completion of relevant training is preferred.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

All offers of employment are conditioned upon successful clearance of an SBI background check with fingerprinting and pre-employment drug test.

Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.

Orange County provides a competitive benefits package for permanent full-time and permanent part-time employees that includes: Participation in the North Carolina State Retirement System; Orange County contributes 15.10% of your base salary per pay period and 17.10% for LEO. Health Insurance (Medical) Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage health insurance. Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage health insurance. Dental Insurance Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage for dental insurance. Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage for dental insurance. Vision Insurance Orange County offers vision insurance for employee and dependent coverage with premiums rates between $5-$15 bi-weekly. Life Insurance Orange County pays for an employee life insurance policy based on employees’ salary up to $50,000. Optional Life Insurance for employee and dependent life insurance policy. Short Term Disability Orange County pays for an employee short term disability policy that provides income protection up to 11 weeks with a weekly benefit of 70% of your weekly salary. Optional Long Term Disability Coverage Policy Optional Insurance Policies: Pet Discount Program, Identity Theft Insurance, Legal Insurance 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans Orange County contributes $104 per pay period ($2704.00 annually) for supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to. 12 Paid Holidays Anniversary Leave ( 8 hours of leave on your anniversary each year) Annual Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule, pro-rated for permanent part time employees) 0-2 Years of Service = 125.84 hours/year 2-5 Years of Service = 145.08 hours/year 5-10 Years of Service = 173.68 hours/year 10-15 Years of Service = 202.80 hours/year 15-20 Years of Service = 231.40 hours/year 20+ Years of Service = 260.52 hours/year Sick Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule) 96.2 hours/year Tuition reimbursement assistance Various other leave programs including civil, funeral, parental, etc.

• Participation in the North Carolina State Retirement System; Orange County contributes 15.10% of your base salary per pay period and 17.10% for LEO.
• Orange County contributes 15.10% of your base salary per pay period and 17.10% for LEO.
• Health Insurance (Medical) Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage health insurance. Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage health insurance.
• Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage health insurance.
• Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage health insurance.
• Dental Insurance Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage for dental insurance. Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage for dental insurance.
• Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage for dental insurance.
• Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage for dental insurance.
• Vision Insurance Orange County offers vision insurance for employee and dependent coverage with premiums rates between $5-$15 bi-weekly.
• Orange County offers vision insurance for employee and dependent coverage with premiums rates between $5-$15 bi-weekly.
• Life Insurance Orange County pays for an employee life insurance policy based on employees’ salary up to $50,000. Optional Life Insurance for employee and dependent life insurance policy.
• Orange County pays for an employee life insurance policy based on employees’ salary up to $50,000.
• Optional Life Insurance for employee and dependent life insurance policy.
• Short Term Disability Orange County pays for an employee short term disability policy that provides income protection up to 11 weeks with a weekly benefit of 70% of your weekly salary.
• Orange County pays for an employee short term disability policy that provides income protection up to 11 weeks with a weekly benefit of 70% of your weekly salary.

• Optional Insurance Policies: Pet Discount Program, Identity Theft Insurance, Legal Insurance
• 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans Orange County contributes $104 per pay period ($2704.00 annually) for supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.
• Orange County contributes $104 per pay period ($2704.00 annually) for supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.

• Anniversary Leave ( 8 hours of leave on your anniversary each year)
• Annual Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule, pro-rated for permanent part time employees) 0-2 Years of Service = 125.84 hours/year 2-5 Years of Service = 145.08 hours/year 5-10 Years of Service = 173.68 hours/year 10-15 Years of Service = 202.80 hours/year 15-20 Years of Service = 231.40 hours/year 20+ Years of Service = 260.52 hours/year
• 0-2 Years of Service = 125.84 hours/year
• 2-5 Years of Service = 145.08 hours/year
• 5-10 Years of Service = 173.68 hours/year
• 10-15 Years of Service = 202.80 hours/year
• 15-20 Years of Service = 231.40 hours/year
• 20+ Years of Service = 260.52 hours/year
• Sick Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule) 96.2 hours/year
• 96.2 hours/year
• Tuition reimbursement assistance
• Various other leave programs including civil, funeral, parental, etc.

• Yes
• Yes
• No
• Yes, I am a Permanent Employee that has passed the Probationary Period
• Yes, I am an Employee but I have not passed the Probationary Period
• Yes, I am a Temporary Employee
• No, I am not an Employee
• Yes
• No
• High School/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelors' Degree
• Masters' Degree
• Doctoral Degree
• None
• Social Work
• Human Services
• Related
• Other
• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 4 years
• 4 years but less than 6 years
• 6 years or more
• Yes
• No
• Yes
• No