Social Worker Supervisor III – Permanency Planning (Foster Care)
Davie County Consolidated Health and Human Services Agency

Primary Purpose of the Position:
Position supervises Permanency Planning (Foster Care) social work staff and Family Time Social Workers who provide
direct and/or indirect services to clients. Position determines funding eligibility and oversees data entry into state data
tracking systems. Work supervised is predominantly at the level of Social Worker III. Position assigns cases to
subordinates, coordinates work flow operations and supervises staff through case review and consultation which
requires substantial and recurring technical direction. Position is responsible for staff training, resolving problems and
ensuring that quality services are provided. Verification of qualitative supervision includes monthly one-on-one
shadowing of staff providing services in the community or elsewhere. Position reports to the Deputy Director of Child
Welfare and may provide input to a higher level management on administrative, personnel and budget issues. Position
will ensure that state, federal and local standards for child safety and well-being are met, including performance-based
budgeting goals for the County; enforcement of policies in the NC Child Welfare Manual and consultation with the DSS
attorney. Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.

Work Schedule:
Weekly work hours: 37.5 hours per week. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. However,
flexibility and availability to work alternate hours is required. Position will rotate On Call supervisory responsibilities
with other Child Welfare supervisors.

Education and Experience:
Education and experience include one of the following combinations of degrees and experience: a bachelor’s degree in
a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of directly related experience; or a
bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of directly related experience; or a
bachelor’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of directly related
experience; or a master’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly
related experience; or a master’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and
four years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. All degrees will be
verified by the accredited school.

Salary: Grade 74 - $54,708.00 (FLSA Status - Exempt)

This is a safety-sensitive position and therefore will be subject to random drug screening

Emergency Shelter Operations: This position may have responsibilities for staffing and providing assistance
when public health or emergency shelter plans are implemented.