Social Work Supervisor: Permanency & Foster Care

Johnston County; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnston County Department of Social Services seeks a Social Work Supervisor III to lead a team of social workers delivering foster care, adoption and related services for children and young adults. The role includes case consultation, workflow coordination, and ensuring timely reviews and plans.

Preferred applicants have prior child welfare experience and training within the last three years, with strong supervisory and interagency collaboration skills to support reunification and permanency

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited institution with related experience.
• Two years of directly related experience; or a bachelor's in social work with three years.
• Preferred candidate has supervisory experience in child welfare services.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a sub-unit or team of social workers providing direct client services.
• Coordinate case reviews, staff staffing, and unit workflow operations.
• Oversee foster care and adoption services and ensure reunification efforts.

Skills

Social work principles

Case supervision

Interagency collaboration

Communication

Client liaison

Court coordination

Education

Master's degree in social work

Bachelor's degree in social work

Master's degree in human services

Bachelor's degree in human services

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Johnston County Department of Social Services seeks a Social Work Supervisor III to lead a team of social workers delivering foster care, adoption and related services for children and young adults. The role includes case consultation, workflow coordination, and ensuring timely reviews and plans.

Preferred applicants have prior child welfare experience and training within the last three years, with strong supervisory and interagency collaboration skills to support reunification and permanency