Social Worker III - Adult Home Specialist

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Please applyby: Sunday, July 5th, 2026

SalaryRange: $63,080.00 to $78,850.00 per year. Thisis an exempt (salaried) position. Payrates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant's salaryhistory and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirementsfor the job.

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TheMecklenburg County Department of Child, Family, & Adult Services strives tostrengthen families and communities through a safety-net of services,collaborations, and hope. Our vision is to define and cultivate anorganizational culture that is more compassionate and understanding toward eachother and our clients.

Services For Adults (SFA) is a part ofthe Adult Services Division of the Mecklenburg County Department of Child,Family, and Adult Services. The divisionis responsible for three main program areas: Adult Social Work Services, theSenior Citizens Nutrition Program, and the Mecklenburg Transportation System(MTS).

Position Specific Information

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 Senior 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 being on-call for the Monitoring Unit, and serving as point person for the unit. Occasional evenings after 5:00 pm and weekends are to be expected. This may also include during emergency situations and at the emergency shelters (if needed).

Full time, onsite position based out of the Valerie C. Woodard Center at 3205 Freedom Drive, Suite 1000, Charlotte, NC 28208.

A written assessment including several position specific related questions may be part of the overall interview process.

Essential Functions

Assess needs of individuals and families

Interview clients, obtain family, social, and medical information; collects supplementary information needed to assist client such as employment records or school reports

Determine clients' eligibility for financial assistance and if referrals are appropriate

Discuss goals, expected outcomes, and means with which to meet goals and expected outcomes

Assist clients in the completion of required paperwork for items that may determine program eligibility, referrals, or provide job assistance, such as job applications

Manage records and maintain history records and prepare reports of services provided

Refer clients to community resources for services and coordinates benefits and referrals to other agencies

Develop and evaluate service plans in consultation with clients, and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided

Help clients work with government agencies to apply for and receive benefits

Transport clients to appointments such as medical, job-related or others, if appropriate

Manage records and documentation of services provided and participate in team case conferences

Act as a liaison with other staff with referrals and transitioning of clients

Counsel and consult with individuals or families in a variety of settings including parents, parents, and teachers; addresses behavior arranges for services, and diagnoses problems

Place and facilitate appropriate placements for adults commensurate with the level of identified need; evaluates personal characteristics and home conditions

May be required to staff shelters in the event of a disaster

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Bachelor 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 related field with 15 hours of social work/counseling courses and four (4) years of social work experience;

or Master's degree (MSW) from an accredited school of social work;

or a master's degree in a 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 Wor…