Multiple Job Openings
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Swain County Department of Social Services is recruiting for an:

Assessment/Investigator Social Worker

Maintenance Supervisor for Child and Family Medicaid

Intake Social Worker

Part Time Transportation Specialist

Child Protective Services Supervisor

The agency is looking for a Supervisor who supervises by….

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 week nights, weekend and holiday on-call supervisory oversight.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; bachelor's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related experience; or a bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and 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

TO APPLY PLEASE COMPLETE A NC PD-107 AND SUBMIT TO US BY CLICKING APPLY on this job posting.

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