GRADE: 77SALARY: $69,132.00 annually plus benefits package Are you a seasoned social work professional with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and families? Join the inclusive, supportive, and positive team at the Sampson County Department of Social Services as a Social Work Supervisor III in our Child Protective Services program.Position Overview: The Social Work Supervisor III leads a dynamic team of 4-5 Social Worker IATs (Intake, Assessment, and Treatment) in Child Protective Services. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while fostering a collaborative and encouraging work environment.Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership and Mentoring: Provide direct supervision, professional guidance, and mentorship to your team, fostering growth and excellence.
- Case Oversight: Monitor case assignments to ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and best practices.
- Training and Development: Facilitate ongoing training and development opportunities to strengthen staff skills and knowledge.
- Collaboration: Work closely with community partners, stakeholders, and internal departments to provide comprehensive services to families.
- Crisis Management: Offer critical support and guidance during complex case situations to achieve positive outcomes.
Why Join Sampson County DSS?
- Supportive Work Environment: Experience a culture that values teamwork, inclusivity, and mutual respect.
- Professional Growth: Access opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
- Meaningful Impact: Play a pivotal role in protecting vulnerable children and supporting families in need.
- Work-Life Balance: Benefit from a flexible and family-friendly workplace.
Take the next step in your social work career with an organization dedicated to making a difference. Apply today and help us build stronger families and communities!KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & 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 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. Considerable knowledge of and experience in working with the judicial system. 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 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 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.PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN TO THOSE WITH BI-LINGUAL SKILLS AND/OR DSS EXPERIENCE.Applicants may qualify for a work against appointment with a certain degree of education and experience.VIEW ALL CURRENT OPENINGS: and all college transcripts required.Application deadline is: Open Until FilledSAMPSON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYERAll offers of employment are conditional pending candidate undergoing pre-employment Alcohol & Drug testing and producing satisfactory test results.