Social Work Supervisor III – Child Protective Services

The primary purpose of this position is to supervise social work services for abused, neglected or dependent children and their families and / or caregivers. This will involve working with each social worker in reviewing and staffing cases, identifying training needs and working with the Program Manager and Director in providing or arranging for the needed training, consulting with staff from the Divisions of Social Services, advocating on behalf of the clients and unit in the community, having input into employees selected for the unit when vacancies occur, evaluating employees, assessing needs for corrective action or discipline, and being involved in any disciplinary action when warranted by members of the unit.