What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR III CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES position at Bladen County?
JOB
To perform responsible supervisory work in the guidance and coordination of professional and support personnel engaged in the social work operations of a unit within the Department of Social Services.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Supervises and participates in the provision of foster care and adoption services and/or child protective services, ensuring that children are provided a safe, secure and nurturing environment and that their rights of safety and well being are protected. Supervises subordinate social workers and support staff; supervisory duties include instructing, planning and assigning work, reviewing work, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, assisting with the selection of new employees, allocating personnel, acting on employee problems, recommending employee discipline and discharge.Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for improvement; offers advice and assistance as needed.Assists in coordinating and/or provides training and professional development opportunities for subordinate employees.Ensures compliance of staff with federal and state laws and regulations, and agency and County policies and procedures.Reviews and screens all intake documents.Consults with subordinate social workers and assists with individual cases as necessary.Serves as a member of the agency team charged with reviewing and determining foster child placement; identifies appropriate placement resources of foster children as well as changing permanent plans in out-of-home placement and in the decision to terminate parental rights.Identifies needs of children and assists with referrals to appropriate agency for assistance.Obtains assistance from and/or assists law enforcement officers in handling cases involving children as necessary; attends and testifies in court as necessary.Conducts home visits as necessary to obtain information and assess the home environment; provides transportation to clients as needed.Reviews all court reports prepared by staff for completeness and accuracy.Reviews case charts to ensure compliance with requirements; approves case closures.Works on call 24 hours per day, seven days per week, on a rotating basis.Gathers information for and prepares a variety of professional, administrative, statistical and financial reports for decision-making purposes and as required by the County and/or other agencies.Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance and complaints in areas of responsibility.Assists in promoting the programs and services of the department to the public through various speaking engagements and participation in community events.Assists with special programs and projects as assigned.Operates a vehicle and a variety of equipment such as a computer, printer, fax machine, copier, calculator, telephone, etc.; uses clerical and computer supplies.Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, other County department heads and employees, subordinates, children, parents, adoptive / foster parents, attorneys, court personnel, other social service agencies, various other local/state/federal agencies, and the general public.Attends training, conferences, meetings, workshops, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.Performs intake procedures; assists subordinates with casework as necessary.Operates emergency shelters as needed.Performs various administrative/ clerical tasks as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, reviewing professional journals, returning telephone calls, attending and conducting meetings, answering the telephone, approving time sheets, etc.Performs related duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work and two years of social work or counseling experience; or a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work and three years of social work or counseling experience; or a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a human services field or related curriculum including at least 15 semester hours in courses related to social work or counseling and four years of social work or counseling experience; or a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and five years of experience in rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling, or a related human services field providing experience in the techniques of casework, group work, or community organization; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.Special RequirementsPossess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Bladen County will employ only those individuals who are US citizens, or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States. BLADEN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
To perform responsible supervisory work in the guidance and coordination of professional and support personnel engaged in the social work operations of a unit within the Department of Social Services.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Supervises and participates in the provision of foster care and adoption services and/or child protective services, ensuring that children are provided a safe, secure and nurturing environment and that their rights of safety and well being are protected. Supervises subordinate social workers and support staff; supervisory duties include instructing, planning and assigning work, reviewing work, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, assisting with the selection of new employees, allocating personnel, acting on employee problems, recommending employee discipline and discharge.Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for improvement; offers advice and assistance as needed.Assists in coordinating and/or provides training and professional development opportunities for subordinate employees.Ensures compliance of staff with federal and state laws and regulations, and agency and County policies and procedures.Reviews and screens all intake documents.Consults with subordinate social workers and assists with individual cases as necessary.Serves as a member of the agency team charged with reviewing and determining foster child placement; identifies appropriate placement resources of foster children as well as changing permanent plans in out-of-home placement and in the decision to terminate parental rights.Identifies needs of children and assists with referrals to appropriate agency for assistance.Obtains assistance from and/or assists law enforcement officers in handling cases involving children as necessary; attends and testifies in court as necessary.Conducts home visits as necessary to obtain information and assess the home environment; provides transportation to clients as needed.Reviews all court reports prepared by staff for completeness and accuracy.Reviews case charts to ensure compliance with requirements; approves case closures.Works on call 24 hours per day, seven days per week, on a rotating basis.Gathers information for and prepares a variety of professional, administrative, statistical and financial reports for decision-making purposes and as required by the County and/or other agencies.Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance and complaints in areas of responsibility.Assists in promoting the programs and services of the department to the public through various speaking engagements and participation in community events.Assists with special programs and projects as assigned.Operates a vehicle and a variety of equipment such as a computer, printer, fax machine, copier, calculator, telephone, etc.; uses clerical and computer supplies.Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, other County department heads and employees, subordinates, children, parents, adoptive / foster parents, attorneys, court personnel, other social service agencies, various other local/state/federal agencies, and the general public.Attends training, conferences, meetings, workshops, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.Performs intake procedures; assists subordinates with casework as necessary.Operates emergency shelters as needed.Performs various administrative/ clerical tasks as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, reviewing professional journals, returning telephone calls, attending and conducting meetings, answering the telephone, approving time sheets, etc.Performs related duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work and two years of social work or counseling experience; or a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work and three years of social work or counseling experience; or a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a human services field or related curriculum including at least 15 semester hours in courses related to social work or counseling and four years of social work or counseling experience; or a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and five years of experience in rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling, or a related human services field providing experience in the techniques of casework, group work, or community organization; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.Special RequirementsPossess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Bladen County will employ only those individuals who are US citizens, or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States. BLADEN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
