Social Work Supervisor III, 293-40-2381

Work Type
Family and Children’s Services

Position Number
293-40-2381

Salary
$61,505-$64,580

Closing Date
July 26, 2023
Posted July 20, 2023


Agency Name
Wilkes County DSS

Work County
Wilkes

Job Contact
Apply at: NC Works Career Center 1320 West D. Street, Suite #2 North Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28659 336-838-5164, https://ncworks.gov

Job Location
304 College Street
Wilkesboro
North Carolina
28697
Job Description

Supervision and coordination of the Child Protective Services (CPS) Team III. This involves direct supervision of investigator/assessment/treatment social workers in the following duties: supervise staff who investigates accepted reports of child abuse, neglect, and dependency for either investigative/family assessment.  Supervise confirmed cases for case management when necessary.  Position approves safety assessments, including petitioning the courts when needed.  Works with DSS legal staff regarding Child Welfare issues.  Attend Permanency Planning Action Team (PPAT), Child and Family Team (CFT), and Child Planning Conferences (CPC) as needed.  Attend court to support social workers as needed.   Ensure staff adhere to all children’s services/Child Welfare policies/standards.  This position consults with the Child Welfare Program Manager, Program Administrator, Director, NCDHHS Child Welfare State Consultants, and other State officials regarding policies and procedures.  Protective Services supervisory after hour’s duties/”on-call” are rotated among all CPS team supervisors.  Other duties as required by the Child Welfare Program Manager and Administration.