Social Worker III (APS)

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Gaston County Department of Social Services, NC

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 1517

Department : SOCIAL SERVICES

Opening Date : 10 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Joining the team at Gaston County Government means being part of a community that is dedicated to improving the lives of its citizens. We are a dynamic organization that values innovation, collaboration, and commitment to service.

As an employee of Gaston County, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in your community every day. Whether you are working in public safety, social services, or administration, your contributions will help improve the lives of our residents and build a better future for our county.

Description

Gaston Social Services : Protecting, caring for and empowering children and adults who are temporarily or permanently unable to care for themselves through the administrating of federal, state and county programs focused on improving the well-being of our citizens.

An hourly salary range of $27.45 to $31.91 is anticipated for this position.

Examples of Duties

The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.

• Investigate reports containing allegations of abuse, neglect, and / or exploitation of disabled adults by conducting home visits and making collateral contacts in order to evaluate the disabled adult's situation and determine whether or not there is a need for protection.
• Respond immediately to allegations that involve information about disabled adults who are at risk of death or irreparable harm, coordinating with community resources such as mental health or emergency medical services, and law enforcement, and using immediate court actions to acquire emergency custody of the adult in order to preserve his / her health and safety.
• Mobilize the provision of adult protective services by initiating actions in collaboration with community resources, service providers, and family to provide support for disabled adults who have been abused, neglected, or exploited and have no one who is able, willing, and responsible to protect them.
• Document the Adult Protective Services process by preparing written narrative and reports for client record so that information will be preserved and available for use or review.
• Must be available to work mandatory emergency shelters & other duties assigned

Minimum Qualifications

A copy of a transcript must be included with the application.

Failure to include a copy of your transcripts may result in your application being rejected.

Social Work Assessment and case management skills needed, as well as knowledge of medical and mental health issues / terminologies, and knowledge of geriatrics / aging issues. Computer skills required. A valid driver's license is required.

Additional Information

The applicant selected must undergo a criminal background check and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.

In compliance with G.S. 160A-164.2(b), if the position being filled requires an applicant for employment to work with children in any capacity, the County must require the applicant, if offered the position, to be subject to a criminal history record check conducted by the SBI. These checks must be performed in accordance with G.S.143B-1209.26, which authorizes the SBI to provide fingerprint-based state and national criminal record checks to cities and counties.

At Gaston County, we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, job applicants, and members of the community we serve. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws.

Gaston County will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Full-Time employees are eligible for the total compensation package which includes :

Pension

Part-Time employees are eligible for certain benefits as a part of employment with Gaston County such as :

Half-Time employees are not eligible for benefits.

To learn more details about the many benefits we provide view our

Overall, if you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, Gaston County is the place for you.

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Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

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How many years of related work experience do you have?

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Have you attached a copy of your college transcripts as required?Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected.

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Do you possess a BSW from an accredited university?

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Do you possess a MSW from an accredited university?

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If you do not have a BSW or MSW, please select the type of major that you possess from the following list :

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If your major was not listed, please list the major you possess :

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Do you have valid driver's license?

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