Help Wanted: LCDSS Social Work Supervisor III - Child Protective Services
LENOIR COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR III - CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Special Entry Salary Range: $49,932 - $63,918
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The primary purpose of this position is to structure, coordinate, administer and supervise Child Welfare Services. This primarily includes permanency planning services for children in foster care and serves as a backup supervisor for other Child Welfare Services when needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 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 the laws, regulations and policies which govern Child Welfare social work programs. Ability to supervise, train, or orient lower-level social workers, students, interns, or other staff. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 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.
APPLICATION PROCESS: County employees who wish to make a change in employment to this position must apply on-line through the Munis applicant tracking system. All outside applicants must apply on-line at www.lenoircountync.gov under Employment and Employment Opportunities. On-line applications must be submitted to be considered for the position. Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be processed. This agency utilizes the structured interview process.
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
***You may also submit a CRC or Keytrain Preassessment scores (preferred) a typing test from a local NCWorks Career or Workforce Center, and a résumé. Upload these items on-line as noted in the Application Process or submit these items to Lenoir County Human Resources, Post Office Box 3289, Kinston, NC 28502.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
