Social Worker III - Adult Care Home Specialist

Position Specific Information:
Please be sure to apply directly at Mecklenburg County Government's website!

Responsible for improving the quality of care and protecting the safety and wellbeing of residents in Adult Care Homes is the focus of Adult Home Specialist work.

The selected candidate will work on a team of Social Workers who regularly monitor and investigate complaints in Adult Care Homes to determine compliance with state rules and regulations governing Adult Care Homes, including:

• Providing technical assistance to Adult Care Homes.
• Assisting and guiding citizens in the process of opening new Family Care Homes.
• Conducting investigations on unlicensed facilities.

Candidate must be available to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends and during emergency situations and at the emergency shelters.

Full time, onsite position based out of the Valerie C. Woodard Center at 3205 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

• Bachelors of Social Work from an accredited school of social work and three (3) years of social work experience; or a qualifying internship;
• Or a bachelor's degree in a human services related field with 15 hours of social work/counseling courses and four (4) years of social work experience;
• Or MSW Master's degree from an accredited school of social work;
• Or a master's degree in a human services related field with three (3) years of social work experience.

Education: Please see experience.

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted? No

Licenses and Certifications:

• Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License.
• Requires County Driving Privileges.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s in Social Work or related degree preferred.
• Knowledge in social work theory and practice, normal aging processes, mental illness, and basic medical terminology.
• Ability to work independently, build relationships, and resolve conflict.
• Ability to express oneself clearly both verbally and written.
• Ability to deal with constant change in Adult Care Home ownership/management and high Adult Home Care turnover.
• Close attention to detail related to knowing, interpreting, and applying Adult Care Home licensure rules and statutes.
• Be available to work occasional evenings and weekends and during emergency situations and at the emergency shelters.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English (oral & written).
• County required assessment in order to receive bilingual premium pay (if applicable).