The primary purpose of the Johnston County Department of Social Services (JCDSS) is to provide mandatory and non- mandated programs and services to citizens of Johnston County. JCDSS is responsible for providing Child Protective Services, Foster Care and Adoptions, LINKS, ICPC, Services for Adults and Disabled individuals, Adult Protective Services, Guardianship, determining eligibility for Public Assistance (TANF, Medicaid, Food and Nutrition Services, LIEAP, Crisis Intervention, Daycare, General Assistance) and a full range of social and support services to eligible recipients.

Johnston County Department of Social Services has an immediate opening for a Social Work Supervisor III – In Home Services Unit.

Preference will be given to applicants with prior Child Welfare experience and/ or completion of mandatory Child Welfare training within the last 3 years.

It is preferred that a copy of an unofficial transcript be attached to the application at time of submission for qualification purposes. Please note should a transcript not be attached, it may be requested.

Note: If selected for an interview you will need to bring a copy of your most recent annual performance evaluation to the interview.

Johnston County Department of Social Services is seeking a Family Centered, policy driven In - Home Services Supervisor to supervise a unit of In Home Social Workers.

The Social Work Supervisor III will supervise a sub-unit or team, which is composed of Social Workers who provide direct services to clients. The position requires considerable guidance to social work staff in case consultation, coordination of work flow operations and case review by staffing, direct consultation and record monitoring. The Supervisor will oversee staff that provide In-Home Services' within Child Protective Services for children and their families where abuse, neglect and/or dependency have been found. These cases warrant the development of a family services case plan to address the abuse, neglect, and/or dependency with the goal of maintaining the family unit. The Supervisor will provide ongoing case consultations with staff individually and in a team setting to monitor the progress of each case and family unit as well as ensure the ongoing safety of the child in the home.

In-Home Services will seek legal intervention at any given time in order to ensure a child's safety; hence, the Supervisor must be knowledgeable of child welfare laws, policies and processes in order to direct staff appropriately. Must be available for supervision and guidance during non-agency hours when warranted and needed.

Supervisor III will conduct sub-unit team staffing and participate in unit staffing at discretion of the program Manager. Supervisor will ensure all caretakers and juveniles are provided appropriate services in the most expedient and judicious manner possible.

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. Must possess the ability to supervise, train/orient lower-level social workers, students, interns, or other staff. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively.

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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants with a strong policy background in Child Welfare & previous supervisory experience in a social work program within a county department of social services; extensive front-line experience in a county department of social services in North Carolina preferably in Child Welfare.

*Please document all work history relevant to the position for which you are applying. Determination of qualifying for the position and salary may be based on years of experience listed on the application itself, not in supplemental documents attached. Failure to document complete work history may affect qualification determination and salary. Electronic applications cannot be amended once submitted.*

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