Senior Social Work Supervisor, Permanency & Adoptions

Vance County, NC; Henderson (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vance County in North Carolina seeks a Social Work Supervisor III to lead the Permanency Planning, Adoptions, and Licensing unit. This role directs social workers providing foster care and adoption services for children and young adults, coordinating case reviews, staffing, and court actions to support reunification or alternative permanency plans.

The supervisor will guide staff, ensure compliance with policies, and collaborate with attorneys on legal actions when needed, while supporting

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work with required experience.
• Experience supervising social work staff and teams.
• Two+ years in related social work settings or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Permanency Planning / Adoptions / Licensing unit staff.
• Oversee foster care and adoption services for 0–18 and 18–21 populations.
• Coordinate case reviews, staffing, and court-related actions.
• Provide training and guidance to staff; ensure compliance with policies.
• Engage in recruitment and licensing strategies for foster homes.

Skills

Case supervision

Staff training

Budgeting

Policy knowledge

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Tools

Case management software

Court records systems

Job description

Vance County in North Carolina seeks a Social Work Supervisor III to lead the Permanency Planning, Adoptions, and Licensing unit. This role directs social workers providing foster care and adoption services for children and young adults, coordinating case reviews, staffing, and court actions to support reunification or alternative permanency plans.

The supervisor will guide staff, ensure compliance with policies, and collaborate with attorneys on legal actions when needed, while supporting