Attention Applicants:
To apply submit an application on https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/FranklinCounty(NC)/promotionaljobs.
Attn: Nicki Perry by the closing date. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of state application. A separate application is required for each position for which you are applying.
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for directing the programs within the Child Welfare & Adult and Family Services Division. This includes program planning and evaluation for adult and children’s services, developing and managing the budget for the division, and making recommendations for personnel actions in the social work division. The Child Welfare & Adult and Family Services division is comprised of the following service areas: child protective services, foster care and adoptions, Links (independent living services for youth), adult protective services, adult in home and placement services, guardianship, adult care home monitoring, and foster home licensing and training. This position includes planning, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of all activities and overseeing all professional social work services within the agency. Franklin County DSS strives to be a leader in the field in providing effective and meaningful services to children, adults and families and this position is responsible for developing a program to meet this goal. The Program Administrator represents the agency and social work programs on multiple local and state committees and works to prioritize the needs of the community and local agencies in the provision of services. Work is performed independently and under the Director’s supervision. This person may also act on behalf of the Director in his or her absence.
Knowledge, Skill & Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of methods and principles of casework supervision and training. Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices and applications to casework and community problems. Considerable knowledge of social and economic factors in the community, and local agencies and resources. Considerable knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies which govern social services programs. Considerable knowledge of the principles and techniques of public administration, including personnel administration, budgeting, and office management. Skill in directing a staff of social workers and supervisors and related professionals and students engaged in a variety of services.
Minimum Training/Qualifications:
Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work and four years of social work or counseling experience, two of which were supervisory; or bachelor’s degree in social work and five years of social work or counseling experience, two of which were supervisory; or bachelor’s degree in a human services field or related curriculum including at least 15 semester hours in courses related to social work or counseling and six years of social work or counseling experience, two of which were supervisory; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Special Requirement:
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
Franklin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The County prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, color, creed, national origin, age or disability.
Criminal Background & Driving History Check is required for all social work positions.
