Social Work-Protective Services Supervisor; Children

Overview

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Supervises social workers responsible for high‑risk families and/or individuals. Assigns, reviews work/case records, develops work plans, enforces work standards, selects and trains new staff, addresses disciplinary issues and handles employee grievances.

• Conduct audits and reviews of the Child and Family Services Program to ensure compliance with local, state, federal standards and policies.
• Possess extensive knowledge of child welfare standards, practices, and local, state, and federal child and family services policy.

• Knowledge of fiscal, state, and federal policies.
• Knowledge of social work best practices and delinquency prevention/intervention.
• Knowledge of social work practices.
• Ability to interpret fiscal reports and communicate federal, state, and local guidelines to all staff.
• Knowledge, skills, and ability to supervise social workers serving high‑risk families and individuals.
• Ability to communicate changes/expectations to all levels of staff.
• Interpersonal communication skills to elicit information and clarification of issues.
• Good listening, oral, and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills, record‑keeping and report preparation techniques related to case review.
• Ability to use computer programs to generate reports and outcomes in a variety of formats that are easy for staff to understand.
• Ability to set priorities and determine resource requirements and sequence of activities needed to achieve goals.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other team members, involve others, share information as appropriate and share credit for team accomplishments.

• MSW from an accredited school of social work and two years professional social work or counseling experience.
• BSW from an accredited school of social work and three years professional social work or counseling experience.
• Master’s degree in a counseling field and two years professional social work or counseling experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a human service field or related curriculum and three years professional social work or counseling experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university and four years professional experience in a related human service field providing experience in casework, group work or community organization.
• Must have possession of an appropriate driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina.
• A motor vehicle record (MVR), background check, and drug screening will be conducted on candidates considered for positions.
• Prefer North Carolina Social Services experience.

• Residency:
  Candidate must reside within a two‑hour driving radius of Guilford County.
• Transcripts required:
  Official college transcripts required at time of hire.

Health Insurance (United Health Care ) to all benefitted employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. 13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 12 vacation days per year. Employer contributes 5% into your 401(k) with no match required. Enrollment in the State Retirement Plan by contributing 6%. Longevity pay beginning at five years of service. $10,000 Life and AD&D benefit to eligible employees.

Flexible spending accounts (FSA). Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability.

Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind.

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