SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR III (CPS AND IN-HOME)

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

• The primary goal of the Granville County Department of Social Services is to enhance the quality of life of our residents through programs and services that help the vulnerable, the aged, the young, the sick and the economically disadvantaged. The Child Protective Services unit is to receive and investigate/assess referrals of child neglect, abuse, and dependency including immediate responses to crisis for at risk children in complex cases. Services are home-based and are preventive, rehabilitative, and non-punitive with efforts directed towards identifying, providing, or arranging services as needed.

Primary Purpose of Position:

• This position includes advanced level supervisory work in the guidance and coordination of professional personnel engaged in the social work operations of CPS Investigative and Family Assessments; assigns work to CPS social workers and closely monitors work for quality; coaches staff on their work; assists staff in the interpretation of regulations, procedures, and other relevant information; serves as after-hours intake and on-call supervisor on a rotating basis; and works closely with other supervisors and managers/administrators to coordinate the work of the social work services division. Supervision is received from the Social Work Program Administrator, who reviews work through periodic conferences, reports, and performance evaluations.

Work Schedule:

• The normal work schedule is mostly Monday through Friday 8:30am-5pm, with occasional after hours and weekend work as required and on occasion due to shelter duty, projects, and other departmental needs. The Social Work Supervisor III participates in on-call rotation with other Social Workers supervisors for after-hours emergency coverage. Hybrid/remote work schedule may be available after successful completion of 1 year of employment. Frequent unscheduled overtime and other after-hours work is also required.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, & 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.

Required Minimum Training:

• Master’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of directly related experience; or a master’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of directly related experience.
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• Bachelor’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of directly related experience; or a bachelor’s degree in human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of directly related experience; or a bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five (5) years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Experience:

• Applicants with a strong background in Child Welfare & previous supervisor experience in a social work program within the county department of social services; extensive front-line experience in a county department of social services in North Carolina preferably in Child Welfare.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $64,741.00 - $98,653.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Oxford, NC 27565 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Oxford, NC 27565: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $64,741 - $98,653