SVU Social Work Supervisor — Investigations Lead

Mecklenburg County Government; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Mecklenburg County Government seeks a Social Work Supervisor in the Youth and Family Services Division to oversee investigations by a team of Child Welfare Specialists III. The role ensures high-quality community-based services for at-risk children and families in Mecklenburg County, NC, with possible after-hours and weekend duties at the Charlotte location.

The Supervisor will guide staff through case management, training, and performance reviews, and coordinate with partner agencies to secure

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of social services or human services experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Health or related field.
• Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License.
• County Driving Privileges required.
• Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train and evaluate the performance of technical and para-professional staff.
• Develop procedures to meet department or program goals, ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor budget activities and adjust expenditures and make recommendations as appropriate.
• Review and audits staff cases and workloads to prioritize duties and referrals for new cases.
• Complete monthly and quarterly program reports.
• May be required to staff shelters in the event of a disaster.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Regulatory interpretation

Staff development

Interagency collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services/Health or related field

Master's degree in Social Work preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Mecklenburg County Government seeks a Social Work Supervisor in the Youth and Family Services Division to oversee investigations by a team of Child Welfare Specialists III. The role ensures high-quality community-based services for at-risk children and families in Mecklenburg County, NC, with possible after-hours and weekend duties at the Charlotte location.

The Supervisor will guide staff through case management, training, and performance reviews, and coordinate with partner agencies to secure