What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permanency Services Supervisor position at Wake County?
What You'll Be Doing
The Permanency Planning Placement Supervisor is responsible for the supervision, leadership, and oversight of Placement Social Workers who coordinate and secure appropriate placements and services for children and youth in foster care. This position ensures timely placement identification, placement stability, service coordination, educational stability, and permanency outcomes for children involved in the child welfare system.
The supervisor oversees a team of Placement Social Workers and works collaboratively with foster families, congregate care providers, behavioral health providers, Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), legal partners, educational systems, community agencies, and internal Child Welfare teams to ensure children are placed in the least restrictive, most appropriate setting to meet their individual needs.
This position provides oversight of placement-related activities associated with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), ensuring educational stability for children and youth in foster care.
Responsibilities Include
This position requires extensive knowledge of Child Protective Services, Foster Care Services, Permanency Planning, Behavioral Health Systems, Medicaid-funded services, Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), educational stability requirements under ESSA, and placement resources available to children and families.
The Permanency Planning Placement Supervisor will also participate in a rotating schedule to provide after-hours placement supervision.
About
About Our Team
The Wake County Department of Social Services team is grounded in a deep commitment to connection, compassion, and community. We bring together experienced professionals who collaborate to support individuals and families through complex challenges, connect them with critical resources, and promote long-term stability. We value insight, innovation, and a solutions-focused approach, and we welcome those who are ready to contribute their expertise to meaningful, community-centered work. Join us in making a lasting difference!
Required
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
Location: HSC Swinburne Raleigh, NC 27610
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm with flexible hours as needed
Hiring Range: 67,727 - 91,434 Commensurate with Experience
Market Range: 67,727.00 - 115,141.00
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 7/3/2026
What Makes Wake Great Equal Opportunity Statement Background Check Statement Emergency Service Worker Statement
What Makes Wake Great
Consistently ranked high among the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, and 2006 Stanley Cup Champions, the Carolina Hurricanes. In addition to being Wake County’s seat of government, Raleigh is also the center of state government, with the Capitol Building, legislature and many state government offices located in Raleigh. With an estimated population of just over 1.2 million residents, Wake County is North Carolina’s most populous county. Entertainment, recreation, and art and culture abound with the North Carolina Museum of Art, JC Raulston Arboretum, and the Neuse River Trail all in the heart of Wake County. Wake County uses the Council/Manager form of government. Currently, the seven members of the Board of Commissioners are elected by district on a partisan basis and serve four-year terms. In Fall 2026, two at-large seats will be added for nine total commissioners. The County is regarded as a fiscally responsible and well-managed government, enjoying a AAA bond rating. The County’s FY2026 General Fund budget is approximately $2.1 billion, and the County has over 5,100 full time employees. Wake County Government came in at #2 on the Healthiest Employers list for 2024. This year, US News & World Report ranked Raleigh #5 on its list of Best Places to Live, and the Milken Institute ranked Raleigh #1 on its 2025 list of Best-Performing Cities.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Background Check Statement
Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Emergency Service Worker Statement
In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
The Permanency Planning Placement Supervisor is responsible for the supervision, leadership, and oversight of Placement Social Workers who coordinate and secure appropriate placements and services for children and youth in foster care. This position ensures timely placement identification, placement stability, service coordination, educational stability, and permanency outcomes for children involved in the child welfare system.
The supervisor oversees a team of Placement Social Workers and works collaboratively with foster families, congregate care providers, behavioral health providers, Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), legal partners, educational systems, community agencies, and internal Child Welfare teams to ensure children are placed in the least restrictive, most appropriate setting to meet their individual needs.
This position provides oversight of placement-related activities associated with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), ensuring educational stability for children and youth in foster care.
Responsibilities Include
- Monitoring compliance with federal and state ESSA requirements
- Supporting school-of-origin decisions
- Collaborating with local education agencies and school systems
- Addressing transportation barriers
- Promoting educational continuity and positive academic outcomes for children in care
This position requires extensive knowledge of Child Protective Services, Foster Care Services, Permanency Planning, Behavioral Health Systems, Medicaid-funded services, Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), educational stability requirements under ESSA, and placement resources available to children and families.
The Permanency Planning Placement Supervisor will also participate in a rotating schedule to provide after-hours placement supervision.
About
About Our Team
The Wake County Department of Social Services team is grounded in a deep commitment to connection, compassion, and community. We bring together experienced professionals who collaborate to support individuals and families through complex challenges, connect them with critical resources, and promote long-term stability. We value insight, innovation, and a solutions-focused approach, and we welcome those who are ready to contribute their expertise to meaningful, community-centered work. Join us in making a lasting difference!
Required
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
- Bachelor's degree
- Three years of job-related experience
- Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
- Equivalent education and experience are accepted
- Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
- Extensive experience in Foster Care and Permanency Planning
- Experience supervising social work staff
- Experience developing community partnerships and placement resources
- Knowledge of NC Medicaid Transformation and behavioral health systems
- Experience working with youth requiring complex behavioral health or therapeutic services
- Strong understanding of placement stability strategies and permanency outcomes
- Extensive knowledge of child welfare systems, including Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Permanency Planning, placement stability, trauma-informed care, behavioral health services, and federal and state regulations
- Strong understanding of child and adolescent development, family-centered practice models, Medicaid and Managed Care Organization (MCO) systems, and residential treatment resources
- Demonstrated leadership skills in staff supervision, case consultation, crisis intervention, problem-solving, program development, and data-driven decision-making
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders while effectively facilitating interdisciplinary teamwork and navigating complex service systems
- Proven capacity to manage multiple priorities, support staff through challenging situations, promote innovation, and lead system improvement efforts that enhance placement stability and permanency outcomes
Location: HSC Swinburne Raleigh, NC 27610
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm with flexible hours as needed
Hiring Range: 67,727 - 91,434 Commensurate with Experience
Market Range: 67,727.00 - 115,141.00
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 7/3/2026
What Makes Wake Great Equal Opportunity Statement Background Check Statement Emergency Service Worker Statement
What Makes Wake Great
Consistently ranked high among the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, and 2006 Stanley Cup Champions, the Carolina Hurricanes. In addition to being Wake County’s seat of government, Raleigh is also the center of state government, with the Capitol Building, legislature and many state government offices located in Raleigh. With an estimated population of just over 1.2 million residents, Wake County is North Carolina’s most populous county. Entertainment, recreation, and art and culture abound with the North Carolina Museum of Art, JC Raulston Arboretum, and the Neuse River Trail all in the heart of Wake County. Wake County uses the Council/Manager form of government. Currently, the seven members of the Board of Commissioners are elected by district on a partisan basis and serve four-year terms. In Fall 2026, two at-large seats will be added for nine total commissioners. The County is regarded as a fiscally responsible and well-managed government, enjoying a AAA bond rating. The County’s FY2026 General Fund budget is approximately $2.1 billion, and the County has over 5,100 full time employees. Wake County Government came in at #2 on the Healthiest Employers list for 2024. This year, US News & World Report ranked Raleigh #5 on its list of Best Places to Live, and the Milken Institute ranked Raleigh #1 on its 2025 list of Best-Performing Cities.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Background Check Statement
Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Emergency Service Worker Statement
In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.