PREVENTION SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR III - FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES

Are you a motivated leader with a passion for strengthening families and preventing crises. The Cabarrus County Department of Social Services is seeking a Prevention Social Work Supervisor III to lead programs that support children and families through early intervention, parent education, and community collaboration.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The application review process will take place immediately and continue until the position is filled. This recruitment may close any time after the first review or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. 

Hiring range for this position is $63,585.60 - $76,024.00. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 23.

General Definition of Work:
This position provides advanced-level supervision, strategic leadership, direction, and coordination of prevention-focused social work programs designed to strengthen families, build protective factors, and prevent children from entering foster care whenever it is safe to do so. This position will work closely with all divisions in the department.

The role operates within federal, state, and county guidelines while exercising independent judgment and initiative in program and staff leadership. The selected candidate will supervise professional and support staff and play a critical role in advancing a family centered system of care that prioritizes keeping children safe with their families while promoting long-term family stability, safety, and well-being. This role also contributes to building a coordinated continuum of prevention services through strong community partnerships, resource development, and cross-system collaboration. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Program Administrator or Program Manager.Essential Functions:
• Planning, scheduling, directing, supervising, and participating in the delivery of social work programs and services.
• Reviewing casework, holding conferences, and assisting social workers in resolving difficult case situations.
• Making case decisions and judgments that impact the life and safety of children, the elderly or disabled adults.
• Interpreting and providing guidance on regulations and procedures.
• Providing on-the-job training for staff and making arrangements for staff to receive formal training.
• Preparing, reviewing and maintaining detailed and complex records, files, reports, and confidentiality.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Typical Tasks:

• Supervise, coach, train, and evaluate staff; contribute to hiring, disciplinary actions, and performance management
• Oversee parenting and prevention programs, including curriculum implementation, parent education, and skill-building services
• Ensure fidelity to evidence-based and evidence-informed models; monitor program outcomes and evaluate long-term impact on child safety, family stability, and prevention of foster care entry.
• Review casework, lead staffing, and assist with complex or high-risk situations impacting child and family safety
• Make decisions impacting the safety and well-being of children and families
• Assign and manage caseloads to ensure equitable workload distribution
• Interpret and apply policies and procedures; ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and grant requirements
• Analyze complex situations and make timely, sound decisions
• Recommend and implement program improvements, including strategies that strengthen protective factors, address service gaps, and enhance prevention outcomes
• Provide training and education to staff and community partners on prevention strategies, family preservation, and evidence-based practices
• Develop, strengthen, and sustain strategic partnerships with community agencies, service providers, faith-based organizations, and other stakeholders to expand access to resources that support family stability and child safety
• Lead outreach efforts to increase awareness and access to prevention services
• Collaborate with partners supporting maternal and infant health, behavioral health, education, housing stability, and overall well-being to address the underlying needs of families
• Serve as liaison to local, state, and federal agencies, boards, and task forces
• Monitor data collection, reporting accuracy, and performance metrics; use data to identify trends, assess service effectiveness, and support continuous program improvement.
• Assist with budgeting, financial tracking, and grant management; support the identification and pursuit of funding opportunities and additional revenue streams to strengthen prevention services

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of human services programs, child development, parent-child attachment, and the dynamics of abuse and neglect
• Knowledge of family-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed practices, as well as adult learning principles
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, including staff development and performance management
• Ability to interpret and apply policies in complex situations
• Ability to develop standard operating procedures
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage diverse populations and build trust with community partners
• Ability to manage conflict effectively and maintain professionalism in challenging situations
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills, including under pressure
• Ability to analyze data and monitor program performance
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with computers and standard office software
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across systems and align partners around a shared responsibility for child safety and family well-being

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with grant management or grant writing
• Training in Motivational Interviewing
• Experience with trauma-informed care
• Knowledge of child and family development
• Knowledge of child welfare policy and practices
• Experience in prevention programming, community-based service development, cross-system collaboration, resource coordination, or development of funding streams to support family stability strongly preferred

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in social work and 2 years directly related experience or;
• Master’s Degree in a human services field and 3 years directly related experience or;
• Bachelor’s Degree in social work and 3 years directly related experience or;
• Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field and 4 years of directly related experience or;
• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years directly related experience.
• One year of experience may be substituted for the NC Child Welfare Pre-service/Collaborative training.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted Degree must be from an   appropriately accredited college or university.

Some county job postings indicate that you can qualify with an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If this language is included in the job description, it means you may qualify through either education, your years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.

If you have indicated that you have earned a certificate, diploma, or degree from a technical school, college, or university, please note that Cabarrus County will verify your educational credentials. Official transcripts must clearly show the specific credential awarded to ensure accurate validation.

Directly related experience includes: Supervision, case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psychosocial therapy, and treatment planning.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with grant management or grant writing
• Training in Motivational Interviewing
• Experience with trauma-informed care
• Knowledge of child and family development
• Knowledge of child welfare policy and practices
• Experience in prevention programming, community-based service development, cross-system collaboration, resource coordination, or development of funding streams to support family stability strongly preferred

Special Requirements:
Must complete required NC Child Welfare pre-service and ongoing in-service training. Position requires possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the State of North Carolina. Position is a safety-sensitive position as defined by the Drug Free Workplace Policy. This position may require participation in an on-call rotation and occasional irregular or non-standard work hours. Work supervised is predominately at the level of Social Worker III and SW-IAT. May carry a small caseload or perform Social Worker III duties as needed. May travel to homes, schools, and community locations; may transport clients. May assist with emergency or disaster shelter operations. This position may require travel within the county and occasional flexibility in schedule to meet program needs

Physical Requirements:
This is normally light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; some work may require the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work may require climbing stairs for home visits, kneeling, standing and/or walking while interviewing various parties; reaching and fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately or loudly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of office machines, determining accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to contact with irate clients and/or family members; homes that may be poorly maintained or unsafe living conditions. The worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Supplemental and Contact Information:

Cabarrus County selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.  

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.  Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States. 

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.  "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 – 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants.

For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 704-920-2200.

Salary : $63,586 - $76,024