Social Work Supervisor (Independent Living/LINKS Coordinator)
Work Type
Family and Children’s Services
Position Number
req13216
Salary
Salary Range: $66,695.15 to $83,368.94. This is an exempt (salaried) position.
Closing Date
June 19, 2024
Posted June 11, 2024
Agency Name
Mecklenburg County
Work County
Mecklenburg
Job Location
700 East 4th Street
Charlotte
North Carolina
28202
Job Description
The Social Work Supervisor will supervise a team of Child Welfare Specialist II (Independent Living/LINKS Coordinators). The Independent Living/LINKS Coordinators provide community-based services to individuals, groups, families, or communities regarding issues including child abuse, neglect, dependency, delinquency, and adoption. Children and family needs include mental health, poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, rehabilitation, social adjustment, housing, childcare, or medical care and other life domains. They are responsible for providing evaluation, case management, formal, and informal comprehensive assessments, and referral services to assist in meeting the needs of the children and families. This position compiles reports and data to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures and assignment and monitoring of cases. This position provides feedback to staff to enhance their capabilities to perform efficiently.
This position will be located at 10101 David Taylor Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262.
Essential Functions
Supervise, train and evaluate the performance of technical and para-professional staff
Consult with teams and staff on individual case assignments
Develop procedures to meet department or program goals, ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines. Reviews information with teams or staff members to provide guidance and direction in the delivery of services
Establish performance objectives, conducts periodic reviews and monitors progress
Monitor budget activities and adjusts expenditures and makes recommendations as appropriate
Review and audits staff cases and workloads to prioritize duties and referrals for new cases
Complete monthly and quarterly program reports
Provide consultation to staff in complex case situations, acute emergencies, or cases which require a high level decision
Communicate with and visit other public and private welfare agencies, hospitals and other institutions in order to exchange information and develop resources
Seek additional sources to increase funding and expand services
Review and analyze activity reports and statistics for continuous awareness of program operation
May be required to staff shelters in the event of a disaster
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum of five years of social services or human services experience
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Health or related field
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes
Licenses and Certifications
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
Requires County Driving Privileges
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Social Work preferred.
At least two years of supervisory experience preferred.