Social Work Supervisor III - Permanency Planning

Duties and Responsibilities

The Social Work Supervisor III will supervise a sub-unit or team, which is composed of Social Workers who provide direct services to clients. The position requires considerable guidance to Social work staff in case consultation, coordination of work flow operations and case review by staffing, direct consultation and record monitoring. The Supervisor will oversee staff that provide foster care and/or adoption services for children ages 0-18 years of age as well as Foster Care services for young adults ages 18-21.

This employee will ensure foster care services are provided by social workers in working toward reunification while at the same time establishing an alternative permanency plan which includes, but not exclusive to, relative or non-relative placement, guardianship and/or adoption. This may include court action to terminate parental rights of biological parents in order to place the child in a permanent adoptive home.

The Social Work Supervisor III will conduct sub-unit team staffing and participate in unit staffing at discretion of Program Manager. This position will be available for supervision and guidance during non-agency hours when warranted and needed. The Social Work Supervisor III will supervise vertically within their team and consult horizontally within the Children Services unit to ensure all caretaker and juveniles are provided appropriate services in the most expedient and judicious manner possible.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, group work and community problems.
• Thorough knowledge of a wide range of behavioral and psychosocial problems and their treatment.
• Thorough knowledge of family and group dynamics and a wide range of intervention techniques.
• Considerable knowledge of governmental and private organizations and resources in the community.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods and principles of casework supervision and training.
• General knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program.
• Considerable knowledge of disease pathophysiology in order to explain/present treatment alternatives to patients and families is required in teaching hospitals.
• Skill in establishing rapport with a client and applying theories, principles, and techniques of assessing psychological, behavioral, and psychological aspects of client problems.
• Ability to supervise, train, or instruct lower-level social workers, students, or interns in the program.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of caseload and their families as well as civic, legal, medical, social, and religious organizations.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively.

Education 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Applicants with supervisory experience in a social work program within a county department of social services;
• extensive front-line experience in a county department of social services in North Carolina preferably in Child Welfare.

Important Pre-Employment Information

• If the position requires a degree, official transcripts must be submitted within 30 days of hire.
• A pre-employment reference check will be conducted.
• A background check may be required and may include criminal history, motor vehicle records, sex offender registry checks, pre-employment drug screening, SBI fingerprinting, and, if applicable, a National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) check.
• A conviction record does not automatically disqualify you from employment, unless otherwise required by state law. Each situation is reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Johnston County provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program. Employees are offered a diverse selection of benefits including medical (no-cost for the employee plan), dental, life, and supplemental benefit coverages. Employees can also take advantage of our on-site wellness clinic and virtual telehealth program, both at no-cost!
• Additional benefits include participation in the NC Retirement System, a 401(k) match option, generous paid leave and holiday schedule, tuition reimbursement, and more!