Graham County Social Services is committed to making living better through serving children and families with multiple and complex needs. We are recruiting for a CPS Supervisor who shares our common core values:

To Apply Please Submit a NC PD-107

Doing what’s right:

· Growing and leading others by supervising and managing a team of Child Protective Services (CPS) Social Workers in the Investigations/Assessments/In Home unit.

· Assuring staff work with families and children while maintaining integrity, respect, transparency, and professionalism through the completion of thorough assessment of children’s safety, risk, permanency, and well-being needs.

Doing what matters most:

· Serving families, children, and our community by providing intentional and comprehensive family-centered, solution focused assessment skills and interventions that will support a parent’s capacity to protect and nurture their children so children can be maintained in their own home when appropriate.

Doing it together:

· Working cohesively and collaboratively with families, children, the community, in-agency partners, and other child welfare entities to assure safety and support and strengthen families.

Doing it well:

· Striving for excellence in meeting and guaranteeing staff meet all mandated standards in a fast-paced but rewarding environment, while sharing knowledge openly, anticipating customer needs and striving to always do it better.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Supervision, management, and coaching of social workers, including hiring, conducting yearly performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions

· Quality assurance through direct supervision and record review to ensure all program requirements and outcomes are met

· Consultation with staff and partnerships with other agencies regarding services and interventions with children, families, and providers

· Staff development and training, including field supervision

· Assure critical thinking and sound judgement are utilized in decision making

· Rotating on-call supervisory oversight

QUALIFICATIONS

· Master's degree from an accredited school of social work and 2 years of social work experience (preferred); or

· Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work and 3 years of social work experience; or

· Master's degree in a counseling or human services field and 3 years of social work experience; or

· Bachelor’s degree in a human services field or related curriculum and 4 years of social work experience; or

· Bachelor’s degree in a non-human services field and 5 years of social work experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

· A valid Driver’s License with a safe driving record

· Sound knowledge of NC statutes and policy related to child welfare

· Outstanding leadership skills, with the ability to model and teach critical skills, coach, and motivate staff

· Strong critical thinking and assessment skills

· Excellent time management and organizational skills

· Proficiency in the operation of computers, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other databases

· This position is considered light work, lifting up to 20 pounds

PREFERENCES:

· Strong preference for MSW

· Experience in advanced social work supervision and/or social work practice

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,454.00 - $66,900.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Children

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work Location: In person