LENOIR COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR III - Salary range: $52,907 - $74,756

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The primary purpose of this position is to structure, coordinate, administer and supervise Child Welfare Services for investigative assessment and treatment (IAT) duties 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: Applications must be submitted on-line @ https://lenoircountync.gov/human-resources-department/ to be considered for the position.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER