Child Protective Services Program Manager I

Department: Social Services

Hiring Range: $72,311.00 - $88,581.00 yr ($34.77 - $42.59 per hour)

Closing Date: Open Until Filled with a review of applications beginning on July 05, 2024

Description of Work: The primary purpose of this position is the supervision, management, and oversight of the agency’s Child Protective Services teams. This position requires programmatic leadership, direct involvement in operational matters, and strategic planning of social work and other related services as a part of the agency’s management team. Work also involves the ongoing review of programs, quality assurance of services, compliance with standards, and ongoing supervision of unit supervisors.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess a thorough knowledge of social work principals and techniques
• Knowledge of State, Federal and County law, policies, and procedures relevant to Child Protective Services
• Sound knowledge base in the legal aspects of child welfare
• Knowledge of service functions and tasks specific to all service programs, including CPS intake, CPS investigations and assessments, and CPS In-Home services
• Well-founded base in social work theory, child development, mental health related issues, trauma informed practices, systems theories, family dynamics, and management principles
• Thorough knowledge of planning the programmatical and operational goals within the agency’s network of services to children and families.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

--Master’s degree from an accredited school of Social Work and four (4 ) years of social work or counseling experience, two of which were supervisory;

or

--Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of Social Work and five (5 ) years of social work or counseling experience, two of which were supervisory;

or

--Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field or related curriculum including at least 15 semester hours in courses related to social work or counseling and six (6 ) years of social work or counseling experience, two of which were supervisory;

or

--an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Application Process: Burke County paper applications can be obtained at the Human Resources office, located at 200 Avery Ave. Morganton, NC, Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm; online applications are available at: www.burkenc.org Completed applications should provide a complete work history, including a detailed and thorough list of job duties. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Burke County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,311.00 - $88,581.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person