DURHAM COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Position Title
SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM MANAGER
Department
Social Services - Child Protective Services
Contract Type
Full-time
Work Percentage
100.00
Posting Date
11/25/2013
Closing Date
12/20/2013
Salary Range
$51,534 - $88,718
Position Number
40006900
Tasks
Manages the delivery of a comprehensive Child Protective Services Program within the Department of Social Services.
Supervisory tasks include, but are not limited to policy development, program planning, budget preparation and supervision
of Child Protective Services Supervisors. Serves as an agency liaison with designated committee and interagency groups as
well as the information specialist and public relations consultant with local media. Candidates should have the demonstrated
ability to work in collaboration with a diverse group of individuals and community partners. Considerable knowledge of Child
Welfare laws and the methods and principles of casework supervision and training is essential. Candidates should possess
skills in leadership, strategic planning, creative thinking, program evaluation, and relationship-building.
Requirements
Requires a MSW degree from an accredited school of social work and three years of social work or counseling experience,
two of which was in a supervisory capacity; or a BSW degree from an accredited school of social work and four years of
social work or counseling experience, two of which were in a supervisory capacity; or a master's degree in a counseling field
and four years of social work or counseling experience, two of which were in a supervisory capacity; or a 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 five years of social work or counseling experience, two of which were in a supervisory capacity; or graduation
from a four-year college or university and six years of experience in rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling, or a
related human services field providing experience in techniques of casework, group work, or community organization, two of
which were in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Special Requirement: Requires a valid North Carolina driver's license, vehicle and acceptable driving record.
Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer