Social Work Supervisor III - Adult Services

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Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of adults in need? We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Social Work Supervisor to join our Adult Services team! Come help us shape the future of adult services and drive meaningful change in the community. Join a team that values your work-life balance, supports your professional growth, and provides outstanding health and wellness benefits.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide managerial support, leadership, and supervision to the adult services unit. The position assesses all social work functions to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal mandates. This position is responsible for HR functions within the unit including orientation and training of new social work staff, ongoing support and supervision, and annual performance evaluations. The position is also responsible for quality assurance activities for program areas and a variety of monthly reports. This position serves on the agency management team.  

• Screen and assign reports of abuse, neglect, and dependency in both CPS and APS programs by utilizing policy guidelines;
• Participate in the recruitment, interviewing, and hiring process with program managers;
• Provide orientation and training to new social workers and develop an annual training plan for assigned staff;
• Provide regular case staffing, supervision, coaching, and support to all team members per agency and NC DHHS policy; 
• Oversee the submission of day sheets and timesheets for staff supervised; 
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities within the Family Services Division and perform Quality Assurance for assigned program areas;  
• Participates in preparing for program monitoring and financial audits as needed;
• Prepare agendas and facilitate unit meetings;  
• Create a culture within program area(s) and across the agency that supports employees to provide quality services and customer service;
• Facilitate MDT and other required meetings as needed;  
• Track needed data for team and program areas and submit reports within required timelines;
• Provide information needed for the budgeting process as needed;
• Work collaboratively with a wide array of partners including the individuals served, the Guardian ad Litem, the office of the Clerk of Court, law enforcement, treatment providers, and attorneys;   
• Participate in court staffing with agency attorney, review court reports, participate in associated court proceedings, and provide expert testimony in court as needed;
• Serve as a member of the agency management team and other internal committees and represent the agency at a variety of other local and state meetings and committees including the Muli-Disciplinary Team for adults;
• Ensure documentation of all case activities in the record per local and state policy and required timeframes for program areas, thoroughly and timely; 
• Assist with planning and actively participate in agency functions, outreach and awareness events, training, and team-building activities;   
• Participate in the rotation for on-call with other social work supervisors;

• Act as a shelter manager in shelter operations or other weather-related incidents as needed; 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution 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. Previous supervisory experience is preferred, but not required.  

• Ability to provide strong leadership to a team of social workers working in high-stress situations; 
• Ability to supervise, orient, and train social workers, interns, and other staff; 
• Considerable knowledge and experience with adult services policies and program areas including adult protective services, guardianship services, adult care home and facility monitoring, Special Assistance-In Home, and In-Home Aide services; 
• Considerable understanding of the needs and challenges associated with the aging and disabled population;
• Skilled in the ability to manage conflict, remain neutral and fair, engage people and build trust, and promote collaboration and consensus toward positive outcomes;
• Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to prioritize work assignments;
• Ability to be flexible with scheduling as needed;
• Ability to quickly and competently assess the risks and safety of the home environment, employ negotiation skills in complex situations, and de-escalate emotional and tense situations;  
• Ability to work independently and manage day-to-day tasks;
• Ability to plan and execute work effectively, including delegating fairly across team members;  
• Knowledge of methods and principles of casework supervision and training;
• Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, group work, and community and system issues;  
• Knowledge of a wide range of medical, behavioral, and/or psychosocial problems that individuals may be experiencing; 
• Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques, governmental and private organizations and resources in the community, and laws, regulations, and policies that govern the programs;
• Ability to prepare documentation such as comprehensive court reports and annual status reports; 
• Ability to competently testify in court as needed and assist social workers with preparing for and testifying in court; 
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from varying cultures and backgrounds via phone and through personal contact and provide equitable treatment to all;
• Ability to use best practices, strategies, professional judgment, and time management skills in complex situations;
• Ability to plan and coordinate with both internal and external parties;
• Ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions;
• Ability to be flexible and work as a team player;
• Ability to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills;
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely; 
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills;
• Ability to demonstrate good public relations skills;
• Skill in operating standard office equipment such as computers, phones, fax machines, and scanners; 
• Ability to perform work using local and state technology systems including NCFAST, CWIS, Northwoods, iiReception, Microsoft Office, internet browsers, virtual meeting platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom, and other commonly used electronic programs.  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county officials, department heads, court partners, peers, associates, and the general public.  

Chatham County is fully committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) principles and issues this anti-discrimination/EEO compliance clause to support and maintain employee’s rights and responsibilities relating to equal employment. The core of equal employment opportunity is the right to work and advance on the basis of merit, ability, and potential, free from prejudice or discrimination. In accordance with the applicable anti-discrimination statutes, executive orders, and other authorities, Chatham County protects employees against discrimination, to the fullest extent of law, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation, whistleblower activity, parental status, and military service (past, present, or future), and against retaliation for participation in EEO activity or opposition to discrimination.