Social Work Supervisor Iii; Cps

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Social Services (DSS)

February 16, 2026

February 23, 2026

$70,663.00 - $95,353.00

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Full‑time, Exempt

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

Supervises a team of Child Welfare Social Workers. This position is responsible for receiving and investigating reports of suspected child abuse or neglect. Duties include coordinating, implementing, managing, and supporting all activities performed by five social workers assigned to an assessment/investigative unit, who work 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. The supervisor is responsible for ensuring that the front line social workers carry out their functions of protecting children, complying with court orders, North Carolina Child Welfare Statutes and laws, Federal Child Welfare Statutes and Laws as well as meeting the expectations of the county and agency.

Due to the nature of child protective services, the employee is required to be knowledgeable about all tasks and expectations within child welfare services and may be expected to perform tasks/responsibilities in other areas of child welfare.

• Knowledge of NCLaws, and policies under which program operates.
• Knowledge and experience with the judicial system.
• Ability to teach, plan, organize, and schedule management functions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques of social work administration, including a broad knowledge of child welfare services.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

The position requirements are a 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 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.

Experience in Child Welfare Protective Services.

Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

This position may be subject to a background check, which could include, but is not limited to, criminal history (employment‑related and/or SBI fingerprint‑based), credit history, motor vehicle records, educational verification, and checks of the sexual offender registry, depending on the specific requirements of the role. A conviction record does not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment consideration, unless otherwise required by applicable state law.