Social Work Supervisor III

Work Type
Other

Position Number
00638

Salary
$57,429-$60,300

Closing Date
December 16, 2023
Posted November 27, 2023


Agency Name
Scotland County Department of Social Services

Work County
Scotland

Job Contact
Monnie English 910-277-2501

Job Location
1405 West Boulevard
Laurinburg
North Carolina
28352
Job Description

The Scotland County Department of Social Services works to improve the wellbeing and safety of citizens' lives.  As a part of the DSS team you will work with others who value Respect, Teamwork, Dependability, Accountability, Innovation, and Excellence.  The Department provides flexible work scheduling and a full benefits package including medical insurance, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and membership in the North Carolina retirement system. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:  
  • Plans work operations, sets priorities, sets deadlines, and establishes goals for the unit.
  • Evaluates and documents staff performance on a probationary, monthly, and annual basis.
  • Participates in the recruitment and hiring process for hiring of new social workers.
  • Provides supervision and guidance of casework involving children at risk for or victims of neglect, abuse, or dependency.
  • Identifies risk and directs safety interventions to children in family and out of home settings.
  • Attends court regularly, supervises court preparation.
  • Completes quality assurance reviews of case files, identifies training needs.
  • Recommends and conducts individual and group training of new and existing staff.
  • Conducts Child and Family Team meetings.
  • Revolving on call coverage.
  • Performs other duties as assigned, which may include shelter duty.
IDEAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, group work, and community issues.
  • Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques including resources in the community.
  • Considerable knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies which govern Child Welfare programs.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, clients, non custodial parents, and other professionals.
  • Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to analyze data, read reports, and maintain statistics.
  • Ability to analyze, prioritize, plan, and execute work timely and accurately.
PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Master’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related experience;
  • Or, a bachelor’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of directly related experience;
  • Or, a master’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of directly related experience;
  • Or, a bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of directly related experience;
  • Or, a bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of directly related experience;
  • Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • And, the successful candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
  • Criminal Records check, drug screen, references and transcripts will be required for the successful candidate; this position is subject to random drug testing;
  • All applications will be considered but not necessarily interviewed;
  • In lieu of no qualified applicants, trainee or work against qualifying applicants will be considered;
  • Resume in lieu of a completed application is not acceptable;
  • Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions;
  • Must attach a copy of your college transcript to the online application;
  • We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant.
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