Social Work Supervisor III (Adult Protective Services)

Work Type
Adult Services

Position Number
00648

Salary
$57,429-$60,300

Closing Date
January 1, 2024
Posted December 5, 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 adults at risk for or victims of neglect, abuse, or dependency.
  • Identifies risk and directs safety interventions to adults in 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 monthly staffing for guardianship and protective services and SA in home cases.
  • Rotating on call coverage.
  • Performs other duties as assigned, which may include shelter duty.
  Examples of Duties   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 Adult Services programs.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, clients, 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.
    Typical Qualifications   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   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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