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Social Work Supervisor III Permanency Planning

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Graham County Department of Social Services

Robbinsville, NC (In Person)

$56,919 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 18 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/3/2026

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Job Description

Graham County Social Services is committed to making living better through serving children and families with multiple and complex needs. We are recruiting for a Permanency Planning Supervisor who shares our common core values: To Apply Please Submit a
NC PD-107
Doing what's right:
  • Growing and leading others by supervising and managing a team of Foster Care Social Workers in the Permanency Planning Unit.
  • Assuring staff work with families and children while maintaining integrity, respect, transparency, and professionalism through the completion of thorough assessment of children's safety, risk, permanency, and well-being needs.
Doing what matters most:
  • Serving families, children, and our community by providing intentional and comprehensive family-centered, solution focused assessment skills and interventions that will support a parent's capacity to protect and nurture their children so children can be maintained in their own home when appropriate.
Doing it together:
  • Working cohesively and collaboratively with families, children, the community, in-agency partners, and other child welfare entities to assure safety and support and strengthen families.
Doing it well:
  • Striving for excellence in meeting and guaranteeing staff meet all mandated standards in a fast-paced but rewarding environment, while sharing knowledge openly, anticipating customer needs and striving to always do it better.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Supervision, management, and coaching of social workers, including hiring, conducting yearly performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions
  • Quality assurance through direct supervision and record review to ensure all program requirements and outcomes are met
  • Consultation with staff and partnerships with other agencies regarding services and interventions with children, families, and providers
  • Staff development and training, including field supervision
  • Assure critical thinking and sound judgement are utilized in decision making
  • Rotating on-call supervisory oversight
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Master's degree from an accredited school of social work and 2 years of social work experience (preferred) ; or
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work and 3 years of social work experience; or
  • Master's degree in a counseling or human services field and 3 years of social work experience; or
  • Bachelor's degree in a human services field or related curriculum and 4 years of social work experience; or
  • Bachelor's degree in a non-human services field and 5 years of social work experience
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • A valid Driver's License with a safe driving record
  • Sound knowledge of NC statutes and policy related to child welfare
  • Outstanding leadership skills, with the ability to model and teach critical skills, coach, and motivate staff
  • Strong critical thinking and assessment skills
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in the operation of computers, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other databases
  • This position is considered light work, lifting up to 20 pounds
PREFERENCES
  • Strong preference for MSW
  • Experience in advanced social work supervision and/or social work practice
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$52,478.00 - $61,360.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person