General Description of Duties

Essential Duties and Tasks

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management form assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are logical assignment to the position.

• Assesses care needs; develops plans; ensures quality of care; maintains records and files; prepares reports.
• Assesses client needs; develops, implements, and evaluates service plans
• Supervises home care staff to ensure quality of care is maintained
• Acts as resource person for clients, aides, and community
• Confers and coordinates services with other social and health agencies in the community
• Maintains continuing education through attendance at workshops and seminars
• Contacts client's physician as needed
• Refers clients to other community service agencies such as meals on wheels, Medicaid, etc.
• Assesses new referrals for adult day care; makes home visits to assess needs of existing clients
• Interviews and verifies certifications of applicants; completes orientation
• Evaluates work performance of employees, tests aides for competency
• Performs aide in-services, scheduling
• Helps other agencies as needed concerning adult protective service
• MIS/Cost sharing; OSHA/Safety; IRIS implementation
• Attends training on program services and reporting requirements.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of physical, psychological, financial and environmental needs of older adults; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public and private social service organizations; thorough knowledge of current social, economic, and health problems and of human behavior and social functioning of older adults; ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, associates, and the general public; ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions; ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, orally and in writing; ability to prepare clear and concise reports.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. Must possess the visual acuity to prepare data and reports, to read extensively and to operate a computer terminal.

Minimum Training and Experience

Associate degree in Human Services or Business Administration and three (3) years' experience working with older and disabled adults, including some supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Training and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in human services or business administration two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Special Requirement

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.

Application Process

Submit an Anson County application to Roslynn K. Ingram, HR Manager at 101 South Greene St. Suite 240 Wadesboro, NC 28170 or email hr@ansoncountync.gov. Applications may be obtained at www.co.anson.nc.us.