Social Work Supervisor (Adoption/Recruitment)
Work Type
Family and Children’s Services
Position Number
req13227
Salary
$66,695.15 to $83,368.94
Closing Date
June 26, 2024
Posted June 14, 2024
Agency Name
Mecklenburg County
Work County
Mecklenburg
Job Location
700 East 4th Street
Charlotte
North Carolina
28202
Job Description
The Social Work Supervisor will supervise a team of Child Welfare Specialist II (Adoption/Recruitment). The Adoption/Recruitment Child Welfare Specialist II work with children whose permanency goal has changed to adoption. They partner with Permanency Planning workers to complete all functions necessary to complete adoptions for children on their caseload. Duties includes facilitating training, attending court, the recruitment of foster and adoptive parents, pre-placement assessments, completion of home studies, completion of child profiles, and all legal paperwork necessary to complete an agency adoption and court proceedings.
The Social Work Supervisor provides direct supervision, training, support, review and evaluation of professional technical and para-professional staff involved in areas which could include Social Services. This position compiles reports and data to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures as well as assignment and monitoring of cases. This position provides feedback to staff to enhance their capabilities to perform efficiently.
This position will be located at 3205 Freedom Charlotte, NC 28208.
*Please note some weekend and night work is required.
Essential Functions
Supervise, train and evaluate the performance of technical and para-professional staff
Consult with teams and staff on individual case assignments
Develop procedures to meet department or program goals, ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines. Reviews information with teams or staff members to provide guidance and direction in the delivery of services
Establish performance objectives, conducts periodic reviews and monitors progress
Monitor budget activities and adjusts expenditures and makes recommendations as appropriate
Review and audits staff cases and workloads to prioritize duties and referrals for new cases
Complete monthly and quarterly program reports
Provide consultation to staff in complex case situations, acute emergencies, or cases which require a high level decision
Communicate with and visit other public and private welfare agencies, hospitals and other institutions in order to exchange information and develop resources
Seek additional sources to increase funding and expand services
Review and analyze activity reports and statistics for continuous awareness of program operation
May be required to staff shelters in the event of a disaster
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum of five years of social services or human services experience
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Health or related field
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes
Licenses and Certifications
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
Requires County Driving Privileges
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Social Work preferred
At least one year of supervisory experience preferred
A minimum of 2 years of Adoption Social Work experience preferred
A minimum of 2 years of Permanency Planning experience preferred