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Social Work Supervisor III - Investigations
GovernmentJobs.com, Taylorsville, North Carolina, United States, 28681
Social Work Supervisor III
Employees in this class provide supervision to a staff of social workers who provide direct and/or indirect services to clients. Employee assigns cases to subordinates, coordinate work flow operations, and supervises staff through case review and consultation which requires the provision of substantial and recurring technical direction. Work involves interpreting and understanding policies, rules, and regulations and making sure they are followed. Employee should possess the ability to react to crisis situations with stable and consistent decisions. Work is constantly changing and the SWS III must lead staff in a way that helps them to accept change and appreciate differences. Work needs continuous assessment and planning. Work will involve participation in hiring, disciplinary actions and handling personnel matters in conjunction with the Social Work Program Manager and DSS Director. Work is performed independently under direct supervision of the Social Work Program Manager. Responsibilities include: Training social workers and child welfare support staff through interpreting policy materials, laws, and federal regulations. Attending personnel training for improving supervisory skills. Assigning cases and reviewing all staff activities to ensure accuracy. Making screening decisions using policies, rules, and applicable laws. Participating in court related matters. Maintaining a stable and consistent response during ever occurring crisis situations. Responsible for planning of services, activities, and goals for team/unit while providing continuous assessment and planning. Engaging in the disciplinary process when work or conduct is not adequate or appropriate. Providing constant personnel support of team dealing with highly sensitive and confidential matters. Leading staff in a way that helps them to accept change and appreciate differences. Constantly assessing the effectiveness and efficiency with which programs operate. Maintaining accurate records and statistical information regarding unit activity. Preparing and submitting monthly reports. Monitoring compliance with rules, laws, and policies. Preparing for and attending interagency and partner agency meetings. Participating in Child & Family Team meetings and could facilitate such meetings. Providing after-hours on-call supervision on a rotating basis. Performing other duties as assigned. In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations is expected. Employee is required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours, and/or work location in preparation for, during, and after the emergency. Employee is also required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training. Knowledge, skills, and abilities required include: Considerable knowledge of methods and principles of casework supervision and training is required. Knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices must be demonstrated and applied to specific casework and community problems. Considerable knowledge of behavioral and socioeconomic problems is required. Engage governmental, civic, and private organizations. Understand laws, regulations, and policies which govern social work programs. Demonstrate skill in supervising, training, and coaching social workers, students, interns, or other child welfare support staff. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, and to plan and execute work effectively. Required minimum education/experience includes: Masters degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related experience; or Bachelors degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of directly related experience; or Masters degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of directly related experience; or Bachelors degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of directly related experience; or Bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of directly related experience; or Equivalent combination of education and experience. Successful completion of Child Welfare Pre-Service Training. Possess a valid NC Drivers License. A minimum of 24 hours of additional training is required for each social work position (including supervisors) annually. Many opportunities are provided for the supervisor to attend program specific and/or technical training alongside staff, but also to attend supervisory skill-building trainings, and professional development trainings.
Employees in this class provide supervision to a staff of social workers who provide direct and/or indirect services to clients. Employee assigns cases to subordinates, coordinate work flow operations, and supervises staff through case review and consultation which requires the provision of substantial and recurring technical direction. Work involves interpreting and understanding policies, rules, and regulations and making sure they are followed. Employee should possess the ability to react to crisis situations with stable and consistent decisions. Work is constantly changing and the SWS III must lead staff in a way that helps them to accept change and appreciate differences. Work needs continuous assessment and planning. Work will involve participation in hiring, disciplinary actions and handling personnel matters in conjunction with the Social Work Program Manager and DSS Director. Work is performed independently under direct supervision of the Social Work Program Manager. Responsibilities include: Training social workers and child welfare support staff through interpreting policy materials, laws, and federal regulations. Attending personnel training for improving supervisory skills. Assigning cases and reviewing all staff activities to ensure accuracy. Making screening decisions using policies, rules, and applicable laws. Participating in court related matters. Maintaining a stable and consistent response during ever occurring crisis situations. Responsible for planning of services, activities, and goals for team/unit while providing continuous assessment and planning. Engaging in the disciplinary process when work or conduct is not adequate or appropriate. Providing constant personnel support of team dealing with highly sensitive and confidential matters. Leading staff in a way that helps them to accept change and appreciate differences. Constantly assessing the effectiveness and efficiency with which programs operate. Maintaining accurate records and statistical information regarding unit activity. Preparing and submitting monthly reports. Monitoring compliance with rules, laws, and policies. Preparing for and attending interagency and partner agency meetings. Participating in Child & Family Team meetings and could facilitate such meetings. Providing after-hours on-call supervision on a rotating basis. Performing other duties as assigned. In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations is expected. Employee is required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours, and/or work location in preparation for, during, and after the emergency. Employee is also required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training. Knowledge, skills, and abilities required include: Considerable knowledge of methods and principles of casework supervision and training is required. Knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices must be demonstrated and applied to specific casework and community problems. Considerable knowledge of behavioral and socioeconomic problems is required. Engage governmental, civic, and private organizations. Understand laws, regulations, and policies which govern social work programs. Demonstrate skill in supervising, training, and coaching social workers, students, interns, or other child welfare support staff. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, and to plan and execute work effectively. Required minimum education/experience includes: Masters degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related experience; or Bachelors degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of directly related experience; or Masters degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of directly related experience; or Bachelors degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of directly related experience; or Bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of directly related experience; or Equivalent combination of education and experience. Successful completion of Child Welfare Pre-Service Training. Possess a valid NC Drivers License. A minimum of 24 hours of additional training is required for each social work position (including supervisors) annually. Many opportunities are provided for the supervisor to attend program specific and/or technical training alongside staff, but also to attend supervisory skill-building trainings, and professional development trainings.