Job Description

Salary : $60,444.80 - $69,513.60 Annually
Location : Winston-Salem, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 08348
Department: Social Services
Division: Adult
Opening Date: 08/06/2025
Closing Date: 8/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern


General Statement of Duties


The Forsyth County Department of Social Services is actively seeking a qualified Senior Social Worker to join the Assisted Living Services team within the Adult Services Division.


The role of the Hybrid Senior Social Worker encompasses a variety of essential responsibilities, including conducting client assessments, developing individualized service plans, coordinating services, and ensuring effective communication with service providers to meet the needs of clients.

Distinguishing Features


This Sr. Social Worker will work to support programs provided through the Assisted Living Unit of the Adult Services Division including but not limited to Special Assistance In-Home (SAIH), Medicaid Administrative Claiming, Unclaimed Bodies, and the If Only program. SAIH is a mandated service for which the state has disallowed the development of a waiting list. Therefore, as clients are determined eligible, Forsyth County DSS must provide these services. Additionally, the disposition of unclaimed bodies is the responsibility of the director of the county department of social services in North Carolina and this service cannot be denied due to lack of funding or staff.

This position calls for the ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple programs. A fleet of county vehicles is available for home visits.

Minimum Education and Experience


Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work or;

Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative or;

Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience or;

Master's degree in counseling in a human services field and one year of social work or counseling or;

Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience or;

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience.

Valid driver's license required. Must possess a valid driver's license as it may be necessary to make home visits, to assist with transportation to medical appointments and on essential errands.

The ideal candidate would possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

- Knowledge of social work principles, techniques/practices & their application to specific casework & community.

- Knowledge of Special Assistance/In Home program

- Knowledge of behavioral and socioeconomic problems and their treatment and governmental and private organizations and community resources.

- Knowledge of the laws, regulations and policies that govern social work programs.

- Requires assessment skills, organizational and time management skills, the ability to collaborate with community partners and citizens of Forsyth County.

- Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively.

- Knowledge of the laws, regulations and policies that govern social work programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• This position involves collaborating with clients across various service areas, including, but not limited to, Special Assistance In-Home (worker/trainer), Medicaid Administrative Claiming, Unclaimed Bodies, and Placement.
• The Senior Social Worker will be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with facilities to determine bed availability for placements.
• Additionally, this role will support Adult Home Specialists by conducting visual assessments of residents, assisting with state complaints, and participating in quarterly facility monitoring.
• The Senior Social Worker will also handle inquiries related to Family Care Homes. Furthermore, this individual will provide support to other programs within the Adult Division, such as Adult Guardianship and Adult Protective Services, when possible.
• Requires independent decision-making, assessment skills, professional judgment, effective interview skills, ability to collaborate and knowledge of community resources, ability to effectively communicate (both orally and written) with a diverse population from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds and a variety of physical and/or mental capabilities, must be able to multi-task.

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The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview.By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

• Yes I understand and agree
• No I do not agree

02


Please select your highest level of completed education.

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College, Trainings, Certifications
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Advanced Degree

03


Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have a Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you have a Master's degree in counseling in a human services field and at least one year of social work or counseling experience?

• Yes
• No

06


Do you have a Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative?

• Yes
• No

07


Do you have a Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and at least one year directly related experience?

• Yes
• No

08


Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience?

• Yes
• No

09


Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience?

• Yes
• No

10


How many years of experience do you have working with older adults or adults with disabilities?

• No Experience
• Less Than 1 Year
• 2 - 4 Years Experience
• 5 or More Years of Experience

11


How many years of experience do you have working in the social work or human services field?

• 0 to 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 5+ years

12


Do you have experience conducting home visits?

• Yes
• No

13


How many years of experience do you have working with computer programs?

• 0-1 years
• 2-4 years
• 5 or more years

14


This position requires working a flexible schedule (at times) to meet the needs of the families served and to adhere to mandated timeframes. Are you willing and able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

15


Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?

• Yes
• No

16


Please select the computer applications in which you are proficient. Select all that apply.

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Publisher
• Gmail
• Google Docs
• Google Sheets
• Google Slides
• Google Drive
• Docuware
• NCFast
• None of these

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Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Flexible hours,

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