Social Work Supervisor III

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.