Social Worker III-Adult Home Specialist

Position Objectives

The Adult Home Specialist is responsible for routinely monitoring part of the county's licensed Adult
Care Home, Family Care Home, and Adult Day Care facilities. This position ensures compliance with the
rules according to General Statue 131D-2(b)(1a). Our county Adult Home Specialist investigates all
complaints received regarding these facilities, and completes corrective actions if needed.

Duties & Responsibilities

 Conducts routine monitoring and assists the Division of Health Service Regulation in completing
a comprehensive annual or bi-annual survey of each adult are home in the County
 Investigates complaints regarding resident care or operations of facilities
 Conducts the corrective action process, including negative licensure action and administrative
penalties
 Provides technical assistance and training to facility staff
 Certification of new adult day care/day health programs, annual recertification of existing
programs, and monthly monitoring to ensure standards are maintained
 Provides information and options counseling to clients
 Assists with the referral process for placement of clients in adult care homes or nursing homes
The Special Assistance (SA) / In-Home (IH) Program is designed to assist disabled adults 18 or older who
are Medicaid eligible. This program offers financial assistance to low-income individuals at risk of being
placed in a facility. SA/IH provides an alternative for those who prefer to receive support services and
income while residing at home.

RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC TO SPECIAL ASSISTANCE IN-HOME (SAIH) SOCIAL WORK:

 Assess the need for continual eligibility for the Special Assistance Program
 Develop, coordinate, revise, and monitor a service plan with the client, primary caregiver, family
members, and providers monthly or as needed
 Coordinate and monitor services needed monthly to ensure health, safety, and well-being
 Monthly contact with providers, clients, and family members on service plan
 Visits to client’s home on a quarterly and annual review basis and as needed in between
quarterly reviews
 Extensive and thorough documentation
 Assurance of compliance with the Division of Aging and Adult Services for SAIH
 Provide counseling to SAIH clients and families facing life crises regarding their physical and
mental health, personal care, and living arrangements
 Provide Information and Options Counseling to adults who are experiencing a major life
transition and need assistance discovering and navigating services available to them using an in-
depth and personalized approach
 Provide intake services for the Adult Services Unit on the intake rotation
 Other duties as assigned

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Minimum Requirements

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Knowledges, Skills and Abilities – Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques and practices and their applications to complex casework, treatment, and investigation of abuse or neglect of children; thorough knowledge of policies and procedures as evidenced by the ability to cite the authority of federal and state law; thorough knowledge of individual and group behavior, family dynamics, and medical, behavioral and/or psychosocial problems and their treatment theory. Considerable knowledge of governmental and private organizations and resources in the community. Ability to interact and motivate a resistant involuntary client population and the public who may not agree with the laws, rules or policies of the process or the programs; ability to prepare documentation such as written investigative reports for the court, case records and treatment plans; ability to testify as an expert witness; ability to employ advanced case management interview techniques to establish a supportive relationship and involve families in the initial assessment for the need of services; ability to quickly assess the risks and safety of the client environment during daylight hours, after dark and in high crime areas; ability to employ expert negotiation skills in the most complex cases; ability to analyze and assess child development safety issues in relation to risk factors; ability to analyze tense family situations and make decisions about removing children when the decision has to be made with limited direct information and limited access to consultation; ability to communicate effectively and establish supportive client relationships. Ability to perform manual work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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​Desirable Training and Experience

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements: - Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of social work experience; or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work and two years of social work or counseling experience; or Master’s degree in a counseling field and two years of social work or counseling experience; or a four-year degree in a human services field or related curriculum and three years of social work or counseling experience; or graduation from a four-year college or university and four years of experience in rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling or a related human service field providing experience in the techniques of casework, group work or community organization; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. One year of work experience can be credited for completion of the social work collaborative.

Administering the Class – Varying settings, programs and job designs at this level allow for flexibility in accepting counseling experience or social work experience as required by the job.

Special Note – This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to identify essential functions per ADA. Examples of work are primarily essential functions of the majority of positions in this class, but may not be applicable to all positions.

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Benefits

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Benefited after 30 days

Medical, dental, and life insurance
Sick, vacation, and holiday pay
Membership in the Local Government Retirement System

Supplemental retirement 401k/457

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​*For eligible employees who transfer to McDowell County directly from another Local Government Agency all benefits are effective immediately (no wait period).