Social Work Program Manager

Overview

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SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS)

Date Posted: JANUARY 23, 2026
Closing Date: FEBRUARY 2, 2026

$77,906.00 - $

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Job Type: FULL-TIME, EXEMPT

Manages the delivery of a comprehensive Child Protective Services In-Home and Community Initiatives Program within the Department of Social Services. Supervisory tasks include policy development, program planning, budget preparation, and supervision of Child Protective Services In-Home and Community Initi Supervisors. Serves as an agency liaison with designated committee and interagency groups as well as the information specialist and public relations consultant with local media.

Candidates should have the demonstrated ability to work in collaboration with a diverse group of individuals and community partners. Considerable knowledge of Child Welfare laws and the methods and principles of casework supervision and training is essential. Candidates should possess skills in leadership, strategic planning, creative thinking, program evaluation, and relationship-building.

• Considerable knowledge of methods and principles of casework supervision and training.
• Considerable knowledge of social work principles, techniques and practices and their application to specific casework and community problems.
• Considerable knowledge of behavioral and socioeconomic problems and their treatment and governmental and private organizations and community resources.
• Considerable knowledge of the laws, regulations and policies which govern social work programs.
• Skill in supervising, training, or orienting lower-level social workers, students, interns, or other staff.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively.

Requires master’s degree from an accredited school of social work and three years of social work or counseling experience, two of which was in a supervisory capacity; or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work and four years of social work or counseling experience, two of which were in a supervisory capacity; or a master’s degree in a counseling field and four years of social work or counseling experience, two of which were in a supervisory capacity;

or a four-year degree in a human services field or related curriculum including at least 15 semester hours in courses related to social work or counseling and five years of social work or counseling experience, two of which were in a supervisory capacity; or graduation from a four-year college or university and six years of experience in rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling, or a related human services field providing experience in techniques of casework, group work, or community organization, two of which were in a supervisory capacity;

or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Requires a valid North Carolina driver’s license with a three-year acceptable driving record and a vehicle.

Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

This position may be subject to a background check, which could include, but is not limited to, criminal history (employment-related and/or SBI fingerprint-based), credit history, motor vehicle records, educational verification, and checks of the sexual offender registry, depending on the specific requirements of the role. A conviction record does not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment consideration, unless otherwise required by applicable state law.