Social Work Supervisor III: Child Welfare Lead

Cabarrus County North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabarrus County North Carolina seeks a supervisory social work professional to guide and deliver child welfare and adult services. The role involves independent judgment within federal, state, and county constraints and reports to a Social Work Program Administrator or Manager.

The position supervises SW‑III and SW‑IAT staff, conducts staff training, reviews complex casework, and ensures adherence to regulations while maintaining detailed records and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of social work principles and practices.
• Experience supervising professional staff.
• Ability to interpret regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and evaluate staff; participate in hiring decisions.
• Review casework and assist social workers with difficult cases.
• Make decisions impacting the safety of children, elderly, and disabled adults.
• Interpret and guide on regulations and procedures.
• Provide on‑the‑job training and arrange formal staff training.
• Prepare and maintain complex records and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Staff supervision

Case management

Training staff

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Master's in Social Work

Bachelor's in Social Work

Job description

Cabarrus County North Carolina seeks a supervisory social work professional to guide and deliver child welfare and adult services. The role involves independent judgment within federal, state, and county constraints and reports to a Social Work Program Administrator or Manager.

The position supervises SW‑III and SW‑IAT staff, conducts staff training, reviews complex casework, and ensures adherence to regulations while maintaining detailed records and confidentiality.