Social Work Program Administrator - Permanency, Licensing and Adoptions

This position is located in the Children Services Section.

The purpose of this position is to develop, implement, monitor and supervise program compliance and monitor program standards within the Children’s Services Division of the Cumberland County Department of Social Services. This position will monitor coding of social work time to ensure compliance with fiscal policies related to the activities of Child Protective Services Assessments, In-Home Services, Permanency Planning, Congregate Care, Medicaid Eligibility and Foster Home Licensing and Adoptions.

This position will be a part of the Management Team for the Children Services Division.

This Program Administrator I will plan programs that meet the needs of a multi-problem client population; requiring the ability to interpret data in alignment with existing policy and procedures; ability to project impact on budget; and ability to assess the need for developing and implementing different policies and procedures. When statutory requirements change which affect specific programs planning is essential if client needs are to be met.

This person will also develop programs consistent with statute and state policy and procedure; revise policies to meet the needs of children and families when changes occur; advocate for legislation that would strengthen programs that already exist or would allow for the development of programs to meet specific needs. This position is responsible for ensuring that staff make decisions that ensure child safety while following all federal, state, and local policies.

This person will initiate and participate in the development and implementation of mechanisms to generate management reports which reflect program and staff effectiveness, such as practice standards, reporting system, fiscal accountability, and other quality assurance measures.

This person has direct responsibility for supervision and management of a section of the Children Services Division to include a staff of up to 8 Social Work Supervisor III’s and support staff.

Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work and four years of social work or counseling experience, two of which were supervisory; or bachelor’s degree in social work and five years of social work or counseling experience, two of which were supervisory; or bachelor’s degree in a human services field or related curriculum including at least 15 semester hours in courses related to social work or counseling and six years of social work or counseling experience, two of which were supervisory;

or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Experience working in or knowledge of congregate care for youth and Medicaid Eligibility requirements.

Thorough knowledge of methods and principles of casework supervision and training. Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices and applications to casework and community problems. Considerable knowledge of social and economic factors in the community, and local agencies and resources. Considerable knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies which govern social services programs. Considerable knowledge of the principles and techniques of public administration, including personnel administration, budgeting, and office management.

Skill in directing a staff of social workers and supervisors and related professionals and students engaged in a variety of services.

The selected applicant will be subject to the following conditions prior to appointment. Failure to complete or fulfill these conditions may result in dismissal.

The employee in this position will be operating motor vehicles for Cumberland County and shall have a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.

Each applicant who is tendered an offer for employment for any position with Cumberland County shall be tested for the use of drugs specified in the County policy. Refusal to submit to testing or a confirmed positive test shall be a basis for withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.

Law enforcement background check is required.

Duties of this position require the use of…