Social Work Supervisor III- Permanency- 122400577

Position Overview

Examples of Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to supervise workers as they provide Foster Care Services. When children cannot remain safely with family of origin, the plan of care may change to provide permanency in other out-of-home placements, to include adoptive placement.

This position(s) may be required to supervise workers as they provide Protective Services or Foster Care Services. When children cannot remain safely with family of origin, the plan of care may change to provide permanency in other out-of-home placements, to include adoptive placement OR this position(s) may be responsible for supervising the group homes to include staff and this position is responsible for the ESSA/GAP programs, the DJJ liaison and the child and family facilitator positions

The majority of this worker's time is spent insuring continuity of services to children and families, for monitoring worker contact with children and families, and for insuring immediate response to children and families in crisis. This worker will insure that the unit structure operates in such a way that workers are able to complete administrative tasks associated with their job requirement to include "protected time" when necessary. The supervisor in this position must review and participate in developing and implementing policies and procedures related to intake, placement of children in foster care, case transfer, dictation format, etc. Because state and federal mandates must be met, policies and procedures developed must incorporate such mandates.

This worker must participate in setting both programmatic and operational goals for their unit and the Children's Services Section. Goal planning is critical in such areas as staff development, in-service training, and service provision. Assisting workers in setting priorities is an integral part of supervisor's responsibility as it pertains to protection, placement, and permanency for children served in the Blended Team Unit.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related experience; or a bachelor’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of directly related experience; or a master’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of directly related experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of directly related experience; or a bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of methods and principles of casework supervision and training. Considerable knowledge of social work principles, techniques and practices and their application to specific casework and community problems. Considerable knowledge of behavioral and socioeconomic problems and their treatment and governmental and private organizations and community resources. Considerable knowledge of the laws, regulations and policies which govern social work programs. Ability to supervise, train, or orient lower-level social workers, students, interns, or other staff. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively.

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 for local and out of county travel.

This position will be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.

The Cumberland County Department of Social Services has a 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.

If there are specific questions regarding this posting, you may contact Human Resources @ (910) 677.2604.

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.