CPS Social Work Supervisor: Lead & Protect Children

Alamance County Government

Burlington (NC)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Dental and vision benefits
Wellness program
Employee health center

Job summary

Alamance County Government in Burlington, NC, seeks a CPS Supervisor to lead frontline Child Protective Services teams, ensuring high-quality support for children and families. You will supervise casework, coordinate services, and drive staff development.

The role demands a master’s in social work (or relevant degree) with several years of related experience, strong leadership, and a deep knowledge of child welfare laws and practices; a commitment to trauma-informed care is essential.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in social work (or higher) with required related experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in social work with related experience.
  • Master's in a human services field with related experience.
  • Bachelor's in a human services field with related experience.
  • Bachelor's degree with five years of related experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise, mentor, and empower a team of social workers and support staff.
  • Oversee case planning, assignments, coordination of services, and crisis management.
  • Provide expert training, guidance, and ongoing development for the team.
  • Review casework for quality, compliance, and impactful service delivery.
  • Participate in rotational on-call support for emergencies.

Skills

Leadership
Crisis intervention
Social work principles
Child welfare laws
Team mentoring
On-call crisis response

Education

Master's in Social Work
Bachelor's in Social Work
Master's in Human Services
Bachelor's in Human Services
Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Alamance County Government in Burlington, NC, seeks a CPS Supervisor to lead frontline Child Protective Services teams, ensuring high-quality support for children and families. You will supervise casework, coordinate services, and drive staff development.

The role demands a master’s in social work (or relevant degree) with several years of related experience, strong leadership, and a deep knowledge of child welfare laws and practices; a commitment to trauma-informed care is essential.

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