Social Work Program Manager

SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM MANAGER Position # 742401                                                                  Salary Range:       $64,301 - $101,629 Primary Purpose of Position:  The primary purpose of this position is to manage all federal and state funded mandated programs in the Adult Services Division: Adult Protective Services, Adult Guardianship services, Adult Home Specialist services, Respite, In-Home Special Assistance, Community Alternative Program (CAP) and In-Home Aid services. This position will play a significant role in community planning around the service needs of the aged and disabled adults in Pitt County.  This position has the responsibility to ensure that all federal, state and county policies are adhered to and the quality of work and the provision of services are maintained to the highest degree possible. This position has the oversight and responsibility to ensure program compliance with any monitoring, audits or reviews conducted by state personnel and/or fiscal.  This position is part of the management team and serves to assist the Director and/or Deputy Director with the operation of the agency by effectively contributing to its function and growth. This position provides three unit supervisors with the type of supervision required to ensure that the programs offered provide quality services. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  Considerable 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. Skill in supervising, training, or orienting lower-level social workers, students, interns, or other staff. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively. Minimum Education and Experience:  Master's degree from an accredited school of social work and three years of social work or counseling experience, two of which was in a supervisory capacity; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work and four years of social work or counseling experience, two of which were in a supervisory capacity; or a master's degree in a counseling field and four years of social work or counseling experience, two of which were in a supervisory capacity; or a four-year degree in a human services field or related curriculum including at least 15 semester hours in courses related to social work or counseling and five years of social work or counseling experience, two of which were in a supervisory capacity; or graduation from a four-year college or university and six years of experience in rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling, or a related human services field providing experience in techniques of casework, group work, or community organization, two of which were in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Bilinguals are encouraged to apply.  Valid North Carolina driver license required.  DD 214 is required from applicants claiming a military preference. Posting Date:          05/25/2023                                                                             Closing Date:        06/09/2023