MACON COUNTY DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERVICES
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
POSITION:
Social Work Supervisor - SWS III
ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: October 24, 2011
SALARY RANGE:
CLOSING DATE: November 10, 2011
Grade 35 $ 41,747.00
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Social Work Supervisor III in this position is employed by the Macon County
Dept. of Social Services within the North Carolina Division of Social Services under the general
administration of the Dept. of Health and Human Services. Specifically, the Social Work Supervisor III
guides and coordinates activities of the social workers engaged in casework, group, and community services
in County Social Services. Work involves the assignment of cases to workers for investigation, diagnosis,
and treatment or referral; the review of cases for quality of service and compliance with regulations; and
the training and supervision of workers through individual conferences, unit staff meetings, and
departmental staff meetings; employee recruitment and retention; and serves on the management team for
budgetary and administrative functions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of methods and principles of casework
supervision and training. Considerable knowledge of social work principles, techniques and practices and
their application to specific casework and community problems. Considerable knowledge of behavioral and
socioeconomic problems and their treatment and governmental and private organizations and community
resources. Considerable knowledge of the laws, regulations and policies which govern social work
programs. Ability to supervise, train, or orient lower-level social workers, students, interns or other staff.
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree from an accredited
school of social work and two years of social work or counseling experience; or a bachelor's degree from
an accredited school of social work and three years of social work or counseling experience; or a master's
degree in a counseling field and three years of social work or counseling experience; or four-year degree in
a human services field or related curriculum including at least 15 semester hours in courses related to social
work or counseling and four years of social work or counseling; or graduation from a four-year college or
university and five years of experience in rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling, or a related human
services field providing experience in the techniques of casework, group work, or community organization;
or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
SELECTION PROCEDURES: A screening committee will review applications to select the bestqualified applicants to interview.
HOW TO APPLY: A State application PD- 107 with continuation page PD 107a if needed for Social
Services Social Work Supervisor – SWS III must be submitted on or before the closing date to:
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION
183 HARRISON AVENUE
FRANKLIN, NC 28734
The PD-107 & continuation sheet PD 107a may be obtained through the Employment Security
Commission or online which is a fillable application. Fillable PD 107 is preferred. Include 3 references
and an e-mail address on the application. College transcripts will be required. This will be considered
an incomplete application if this information is not provided. No resumes may be considered.
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