Social Work Program Manager

Primary Purpose of Position: The primary purpose of this position is to manage and provide overall supervision of the Permanency Planning Units. This function consists of Foster Care, Foster Home Licensing, Adoption, Links, the 18-21 Foster Care program and Clinical Social Work services. 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. 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 Training 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. Valid North Carolina driver license required. Bilinguals encouraged to apply. Transcript required with application to be considered for position. DD 214 is required from applicants claiming a military preference.