Social Work Supervisor III - Investigations

General Statement or Primary Purpose

Primary Purpose of Position:
The primary purpose of this position is to supervise a Child Protective Services unit consisting of assessments in the Child Welfare Division of the Pitt County Department of Social Services.

• 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, governmental and private organizations, and community resources.
• Considerable knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies which govern social work programs.
• 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.

• Master’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of directly related experience.
• Master’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of directly related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of directly related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of directly related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid North Carolina driver's license required. Bilinguals encouraged to apply. DD 214 is required from applicants claiming a military preference.

Pitt County Government offers a comprehensive benefits package to part‑time and full‑time employees who are eligible for benefits. Your benefits add value to your overall compensation program by offering you vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, accident, disability insurance plans, NC 401(k) Plan, and other benefits that work together to provide overall wellness and financial security for you and your family.