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Human Services Supervisor I

Orange County Government
Southern Human Services, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026
The Orange County Social Services Department has an opening for a Human Services Supervisor I.  An employee of this class is primarily responsible for managing a work unit in one program area while supervising the work of Human Services Coordinators, Human Services Specialists and Human Services Technicians. Supervision responsibilities include overseeing application processing, determination and re-determination of eligibility for one public assistance program.  

This position is responsible for managing staff working in Employment Services.  Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Human Services Supervisor II with some leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work and in making decisions regarding client/family needs and requests. Supervision is a responsibility of this class. Does related work as required.

This position will be located at the Drakeford in Carrboro.

Hiring range is based on the Orange County Social Services Step Plan. The Step Plan is based on years of Human Services Supervisor I experience.  Full credit is given for years of experience performing the same job functions. Partial credit is given for years of experience performing related job functions. The top half of the scale is reserved for career employees with senior level experience in the same role.

Background check and SBI background check with fingerprinting is required.

Click the link below for the full job specification, which includes essential functions, knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical requirements. 

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orangecountync/classspecs/1342764

NOTE: The hiring range is on the posting NOT on the job specification. 


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Social Work or other human services related field AND one (1) year of related experience in social services programs; OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or other human services related field AND three (3) years of related experience in social services programs; OR

Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience in Employment Services is preferred. 


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of a background check.  Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.


In accordance with Section 28 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, and/or relevant State and Federal statutes, candidates for employment may be required to undergo fingerprinting and a criminal history background check based on the job responsibilities of the position. A fingerprinting check is conducted by the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and a criminal history background check is conducted by an authorized Federal or State regulatory agency to determine eligibility for appointment. Employment is contingent upon successful clearance through these checks, which are mandated for certain roles depending on the nature of the job and applicable laws. Further, all offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory verification of your eligibility for employment, successful completion of the required pre-employment testing and/or screening, including drug testing when required and the submission and approval of all new hire documentation completion of your new hire paperwork.


Please attach transcript with application.


As with all positions with the Department of Social Services, this position may be required to serve in shelters in time of natural and man-made disasters including overnight and weekends. The duties assigned during this time may vary from your regularly assigned duties. Assigned duties will be at the discretion of the Social Services Director.



                                                           Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer



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