Senior Social Work Supervisor; Investigations

Senior Social Work Supervisor

The Senior Social Work Supervisor, under limited supervision, provides supervision over Social Worker staff that provides direct and/or indirect services to clients. Work supervised is predominantly at the level of Senior Social Worker, School Social Worker and/or Behavioral Health Therapist. Employee assigns location and/or cases to subordinates, coordinates workflow operations, and supervises staff through case review and consultation which requires the provision of substantial and recurring technical direction.

Employee is responsible for staff training, resolving problems and ensuring that quality services are provided. Employee may provide input to higher level management on administrative, personnel, and budget issues. Employees' responsibilities may range from a single sub-unit in an agency or institution to multiple service programs in a small agency and may carry a small caseload.

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Child Protective Services Contacts other counties to request assistance in Conflict-of-Interest cases; filter and assign 210 (CPS Assessment) and 215 (CPS In-Home Services) assist requests from other states and North Carolina counties. Utilizes the Structured Intake Tool to screen Child Protective Services referrals. Provides weekend coverage on a rotating basis. Provides guidance and oversight for In-Home, Foster Care, Adoptions, and licensing cases.

MAPP training for in-coming foster parents. Conducts interviews to determine if abuse, neglect, or dependency is occurring. Considers all calls, letters, or office interviews that may require Child Protective Services (CPS) intervention. Meets with families to promote safety and permanency. Provides testimony in court on related CPS cases or cases subordinate staff are responsible for as necessary. Provides updated information about Child Protective Services to people in need or seeking services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university and five (5) years of experience in social work, or a related human services field providing experience in the techniques of casework, group work, or community organization; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* One year of work experience can be credited for completion of the NC Child-Welfare Education collaborative Pre-service training or licensure as a Clinical Social Worker. Licenses or

Certifications:

Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy. Special Requirements:
This position may be subject to a fingerprint background check. Per NC General Statute 153A-94.2(b (Download PDF reader) ), applicants for a position of employment required to work with children in any capacity will be required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Master's Degree from an accredited school of social work and three (3) years of social work or counseling experience, two (2) of which was in a supervisory capacity.
* One year of work experience can be credited for completion of the NC Child-Welfare Education collaborative Pre-service training or licensure as a Clinical Social Worker. Licenses or

Certifications:

Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy. Special Requirements:
Fluency in English and Spanish

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including computers, copiers, telephones, etc. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

However, if the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in an environment where errors on their part can lead to significant physical or mental consequences for them or others.