Responsibilities

• Supervise, train and evaluate the performance of technical and para-professional staff
• Consult with teams and staff on individual case assignments
• Develop procedures to meet department or program goals, ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines. Reviews information with teams or staff members to provide guidance and direction in the delivery of services
• Establish performance objectives, conducts periodic reviews and monitors progress
• Monitor budget activities and adjusts expenditures and makes recommendations as appropriate
• Review and audits staff cases and workloads to prioritize duties and referrals for new cases
• Complete monthly and quarterly program reports
• Provide consultation to staff in complex case situations, acute emergencies, or cases which require a high level decision
• Communicate with and visit other public and private welfare agencies, hospitals and other institutions in order to exchange information and develop resources
• Seek additional sources to increase funding and expand services

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of social services or human services experience
• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Health or related field
• Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes
• Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
• Requires County Driving Privileges

Preferred

• Master's degree in Social Work preferred
• Five plus years of Child Welfare experience preferred
• Three years of Investigations, including at least 2 years of supervisory experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience in conducting physical abuse, sexual abuse, and fatality investigations training completion: (Responding to Child Sex Abuse, The Art of Narrative Interview: Skills for Meaningful Engagement, Understanding and Screening Trauma)