Senior Social Work Supervisor: Foster Care & Investigations

Jackson County, NC; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson County Social Services seeks a Social Worker Supervisor III to provide direct supervision of Investigation, Foster Care and Adoption Social Workers. The role assigns cases, coordinates unit activities, conducts case staffing, reviews cases, and supports staff through supervision and formal training.

The supervisor participates in meetings, monitors policy adherence, and ensures quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work with 2+ years of related experience, or a BSW with 3+ years, or an advanced degree in a human services field with experience.
• Knowledge of methods and principles of casework supervision and training.
• Ability to supervise, train, or orient social workers and student interns.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Investigation, Foster Care and Adoption Social Workers; assigns cases and reviews performance.
• Coordinates unit activities, including case staffing, court appearances and on-call coverage.
• Develops and implements training for staff and ensures policy compliance; prepares reports and liaises with Director.

Job description

Jackson County Social Services seeks a Social Worker Supervisor III to provide direct supervision of Investigation, Foster Care and Adoption Social Workers. The role assigns cases, coordinates unit activities, conducts case staffing, reviews cases, and supports staff through supervision and formal training.

The supervisor participates in meetings, monitors policy adherence, and ensures quality service delivery.