Social Worker II - Adult Home Specialist
Salary
$61,616.28 - $98,586.05 Annually
Location
1225 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202603000
Department
Social Services
Division
Social Work Services/Adult
Opening Date
06/23/2026
Closing Date
7/8/2026 12:00 PM Eastern
Salary Grade
113
Position Overview
This position is located in the Adult Services Section.
Examples of Duties
Examples of Duties
The Adult Home Specialist position carries out recruitment, monitoring, complaint investigations, corrective actions, and licensing of adult care facilities. The specialist assists facilities in achieving and maintaining compliance by insuring that at least the (prescribed) minimum standards of operation are understood and practiced by the licensed administrator and the staff of those facilities. This position promotes the health, safety, and well-being of residents of adult care facilities by providing consultative supervision to administrators.
The Adult Home Specialist also participates in the investigation of protective services complaints involving specific residents within assigned facilities. Appropriate recommendations for enforcement are made through the local Department of Social Services to the NC Division of Health Services Regulation (DHSR) regarding licensing, penalties, and/or sanctions.
Duties involves working with individuals with single and multiple developmental disabilities in need of short- or long-term adult care placement to obtain the essential necessities of life. Work routinely involves dealing with highly sensitive issues related to individual residents/families and the operational management of facilities as well as issues with facility owners and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution; bachelors degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Directly Related Experience is defined as Human Services experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Knowledge of Geriatrics, the Older American Act, the Developmentally Disabled Institute, Preventive Intervention Techniques, and Protective Services. Knowledge of casework and community services and service programs. Good verbal and written communication skills are essential to the position. The ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the regulations which govern Adult Care Home (ACH) licensure is needed. Also the ability to effectively articulate issues related to licensure to North Carolina Division of Facility Services consultants, ACH personnel, residents and families and other community groups/organizations is required. This position must be able to comprehend, interpret and apply the regulations and policy related to the Special Assistance - In Home section in the Adult Services Manual and the At-Risk Adult section of the Division of Medical Assistance Manual.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The selected applicant will be subject to the following conditions prior to appointment. Failure to complete or fulfill these conditions may result in dismissal.
The employee in this position will be operating motor vehicles for Cumberland County and shall have a valid North Carolina Drivers License.
Each applicant who is tendered an offer for employment for any position with Cumberland County shall be tested for the use of drugs specified in the County policy. Refusal to submit to testing or a confirmed positive test shall be a basis for withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.
Law enforcement background check is required.
Duties of this position require the use of the employees personal vehicle.
This position will require assisting in emergency and/or disaster situations.
The Cumberland County Department of Social Services has a strict dress code policy that must be adhered to. This policy includes specific guidelines related to tattoos and body piercing.
College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Social Services, P.O. Box 2429, Fayetteville, NC 28302. Prior to employment start date, an official transcript must be presented in its original unopened envelope.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log into your account and click "Application Status."
If there are specific questions regarding this posting, you may contact DSS Human Resources @ (910) 489-7434.
Mission
The Cumberland County Department of Social Services stands united to strengthen individuals and families and to protect children and vulnerable adults. We collaborate with our community partners to provide programs and services which engage our customers in improving their quality of life.
Vision
We envision our Department... as a catalyst for improving quality of life through teamwork, partnership, forward thinking, and cutting edge service delivery. We envision our customers...as partners, motivated and empowered to improve their quality of life.
Our Core Standards & Values
A quality customer experience, business operations and employee experience represents our three Core Standards that guide our principles and values. We have identified eight core values and validating behaviors that define our Departments: Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Diversity, Innovation, Optimism, Integrity and Flexibility.
Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan including a Government Retirement Plan, 13 paid holidays per year and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic.To see more information about the benefits offered to employees Click here
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Do you possess a BSW 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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Which of the following best describes your level of experience in case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy or treatment planning?
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Please verify that your application includes the following information: * Employment history including salary, correct dates of employment, employer address and phone number, supervisors name, and reason for leaving each employer. Applications without the above information will be considered incomplete and not be processed. Please take a moment to review your application before submission to ensure all categories are completed. I have read and understand the above statement.
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Employer Cumberland County
Address 117 Dick Street
Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28301
Phone 910-678-7653