Social Work Program Manager

Ncarca; Halifax; On-site; USD 60,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading county organization seeks a manager for the Child Protective Services Unit. The role involves overseeing staff, conducting assessments, and ensuring compliance with policies. Candidates should have a relevant degree and supervisory experience, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in diverse environments.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Participation in retirement system

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in social work or related field required.
• Three to four years of social work or counseling experience needed.
• Two years of supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage Child Protective Services Unit and oversee staff.
• Conduct program assessments and develop monitoring mechanisms.
• Provide training and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Sound judgment

Effective communication

Education

Master's degree in social work

Bachelor's degree in social work

Master's in a counseling field

Four-year degree in human services

Graduation from a four-year college

Job description

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Position Description

This role manages the Child Welfare Services Division’s Child Protective Services Unit, overseeing staff including supervisors, social workers, and clerical staff. Responsibilities include conducting program assessments, developing monitoring mechanisms, providing training, ensuring policy compliance, and assisting with budget planning. The position requires at least one week of after-hours coverage per month, attendance at meetings, court sessions, and community events as the lead of child protective services. Additional duties may be assigned to ensure effective management of services.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work with three years of social work or counseling experience, including two in a supervisory role, OR
• Bachelor's degree in social work with four years of experience, including two in supervision, OR
• Master's in a counseling field with four years of social work or counseling experience, including two in supervision, OR
• Four-year degree in human services with 15 semester hours related to social work or counseling and five years of experience, including two in supervision, OR
• Graduation from a four-year college with six years of experience in related human services fields, including two in supervision, OR
• Equivalent training and experience.

Position Preference: Applicants with a master’s degree in social work or human services are preferred. Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and effective communication with diverse clients are required. All staff must be available to staff emergency shelters during disasters and possess a valid driver’s license in North Carolina.

Compensation

The salary range is $60,086 to $76,083. Halifax County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including participation in the N.C. Local Government Employees’ Retirement System.

Application Requirements

Submit a completed Halifax County Application for Employment (HR1107), college transcripts, and a Department of Social Services supplemental writing exercise by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable initially; official transcripts are required upon employment. A criminal background check is mandatory prior to hiring.

Application Submission

Send applications to:

Halifax County Human Resources Management
26 North King Street (next to the Historic Courthouse)
Post Office Box 646
Halifax, North Carolina 27839-0646
Telephone: [phone]

Note: Candidates not meeting full qualifications may be considered for trainee or work/against appointments where applicable.

Halifax County is a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug test is required, with results received prior to employment. We employ only U.S. citizens or authorized legal aliens in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.