What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Work Supervisor III - Child Protective Services position at Johnston County?
The primary purpose of the Johnston County Department of Social Services (JCDSS) is to provide mandatory and non-mandated programs and services to citizens of Johnston County. JCDSS is responsible for providing Child Protective Services, Foster Care and Adoptions, LINKS, ICPC, Services for Adults and Disabled individuals, Adult Protective Services, Guardianship, determining eligibility for Public Assistance (TANF, Medicaid, Food and Nutrition Services, LIEAP, Crisis Intervention, Daycare, General Assistance) and a full range of social and support services to eligible recipients.
Note: If selected for an interview you will need to bring a copy of your most recent annual performance evaluation to the interview.
Johnston County Department of Social Services is seeking a Family-Centered, policy-driven Child Protective Services (CPS) Supervisor to supervise a CPS Investigator unit.
The primary purpose of this position is to supervise a staff whose duty is to keep children under the age of 18 safe by investigating allegations of abuse, neglect, and dependency, front-load services, and monitor compliance of services that will enable parents to provide a nurturing environment for their children when the case is closed. The supervisor willserve as a second-leveldecision-maker regarding the next steps in case decisions are made through the current process when removal of children from their parents/caregivers'home is necessary.
The supervisor will assign CPS reports daily after reviewing the report and ensure that the case is assigned and initiated within the required timeframe. Monitor the work or staff through weekly or as-needed case reviews, progress reports, conferences, informal discussions, and coaching sessions to assure compliance with operational standards and established policies. Review and ensure that documentation and day sheets are completed in a timely manner, as per policy. Provide on-the-job training for staff and arrange for staff to receive formal training when needed and offered. Train staff, assist with problem resolution, and ensure qualified services are provided. Supervisors may provide input to higher-level management on administrative, personal, and budget issues.
This position will need to attend court. This position would have altered hours, when/if the county operated emergency shelters, as this is a mandatory duty of DSS and all staff must participate, as assigned.
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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.
*Please document all work history relevant to the position for which you are applying. Determination of qualifying for the position and salary may be based on years of experience listed on the application itself, not in supplemental documents attached. Failure to document complete work history may affect qualification determination and salary. Electronic applications cannot be amended once submitted.*
Salary : $71,761 - $121,994