Social Work Supervisor III

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Hybrid (Office and Remote) locations:
Asheville, NCtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday time left to apply:
End Date:
February 18, 2026 (12 days left to apply) job requisition :
R05304

This job posting expires at 11:59PM on February 17, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on February 17, 2026.

Job Title:

Social Work Supervisor III Department:
Social Services - Child Welfare External Hiring Range: $66,919.84 - $82,255.67

Compensation Grade: 3006

Pay Range: $66,919.84 - $Posted Internally and Externally Buncombe County offers in-office, hybrid, and remote positions. Employees in positions that are approved for remote work must work at a location within a 2-hour drive from the position's assigned Buncombe County facility.
** Purpose of the position:
** The purpose of this position is to provide supervision, leadership and program oversight for social work staff responsible for Family Assessments and Investigative Assessments referrals received of Abuse, Neglect or Dependency. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, legally compliant, and client-centered services by supporting staff development, promoting effective workflows, and maintaining adherence to applicable policies, procedures, and regulations at the local, state, and federal levels.
** Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire):
** Master’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of directly related experience; or a bachelor’s degree in social work or master’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of directly related experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of directly related experience;

or a bachelor’s degree in any field from an appropriately accredited institution and five (5) years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
** Additional Training and

Experience:

** English/Spanish bi-lingual speakers preferred. Certificate of completion of the NCDHHS Pre-Service Training is preferred.
** Supervisory/Leadership Responsibilities:
** Supervise a group of employees with responsibility for assignment and flow of work, employee development, appraisal, and eliminating ordinary difficulties. Work activities likely affect the accuracy, reliability, or acceptability of services to the extent that others rely on the advice given in order to make decisions.
** Essential Functions of the position:
*** Administer and assure compliance with all County, human resource, and governmental policies, rules and statutes including those covered by local, state, and federal laws specific to program area.
* Personnel Management:
Hire, develop, evaluate performance, and provide feedback and disciplinary action as needed; develop and maintain a positive teamwork environment; provide effective, clear, and timely communication.
* Ensure a fully staffed, competent workforce and a safe and supportive work environment for all employees.
* Ensure an efficient and effective workflow, implement changes in routine work practices and procedures as needed to modify unit functioning according to client needs and employee capabilities.
* Monitor and review case records and court reports to ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance with all local, state and federal laws and benchmarks.
* Represent the agency in advocating for services needed to serve this population.
* Manage the social workers and any other relevant service programs that fall under the position's supervision.
* Participate in budget preparation, program development and evaluation using state and agency generated data.
* May collaborate with contracted service providers and other community stakeholders to develop, implement, and sustain programs.
* Perform other related duties as assigned
** Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
*** Knowledge of the methods and principles of casework supervision, training, and administration.
* Extensive knowledge of the laws,…