Foster Care Adoptions Supervisor - Permanency & Casework

Davidson County, NC; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 77,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Davidson County Department of Social Services seeks a Senior Child Welfare Supervisor to manage a team delivering permanency planning, foster care casework, adoptions, and adoption assistance. You will oversee licensing, placement, and coordination with agencies to ensure timely, compliant services for children in the county's custody.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, reviewing case records, ensuring court orders are followed, designing workflows, securing funding sources, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of casework supervision and social work principles.
• Understanding of NC child welfare laws and licensing requirements.
• Ability to supervise and train staff, review case records, and ensure policy compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate staff through case reviews and meetings to ensure quality service.
• Ensure foster care, adoption, and licensing processes meet policy and court orders.
• Plan and monitor unit work plans to provide timely, effective service delivery.
• Coordinate with other child welfare units and external agencies.
• Participate in agency reviews and staff development activities.

Skills

Case supervision

Staff training

Policy & compliance

Interagency coordination

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Master’s in human services

Bachelor’s in human services

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Davidson County Department of Social Services seeks a Senior Child Welfare Supervisor to manage a team delivering permanency planning, foster care casework, adoptions, and adoption assistance. You will oversee licensing, placement, and coordination with agencies to ensure timely, compliant services for children in the county's custody.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, reviewing case records, ensuring court orders are followed, designing workflows, securing funding sources, and