CHEROKEE COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
4800 W US Highway 64, Murphy, N.C. 28906
(828) 837-7455 - Fax (828) 837-4152
Donna M Crawford, Director
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RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
July 17, 2014
Available Position: Social Work Supervisor III
County Pay Grade: 73
Salary Range:
$40,228-66,212
(In the event we are unable to recruit a qualified SWS III a lesser qualified applicant may be hired
in a work-against status at a lower rate of pay)
Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: Open until filled.
Job Description:
This position oversees a Child Protective Services Unit composed of seven social work positions.
Responsibilities include supervision and consultation to Child Welfare Social Workers; assuring quality,
accuracy, and timeliness of service provision and case management. The supervisor assigns cases to
appropriate workers, reviews cases for program compliance and quality of service, and monitors case
loads. Supervisor must be able to counsel and discipline employees in this unit as well as complete
annual performance evaluations; and participates in interviews for positions supervised and makes
recommendations to higher level management on hiring decisions. Supervisor conducts weekly staff
meetings and is responsible for overseeing case plans for all cases. Work in this area involves a
thorough understanding of SW assessment techniques, treatment approaches, family system dynamics
and intervention, all of which may be supportive or crisis in nature. The worker in this position will
need to use considerable judgment in determining client’s safety and risk factors. Supervisor is on call
on a five week rotational basis in order to provide direct supervision and consultation to social workers
performing on call duties after office hours. Supervisor promotes coordination and cooperation between
our agency and other agencies, local officials, community and regional officials. Also, work involves a
considerable knowledge of legal and administrative aspects of state mandated programs.
Minimum Training and Experience:
 Master’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and two years
of directly related experience; or
 Bachelor’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and three
years of directly related experience; or
 Master’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and
three years of directly related experience; or
 Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (including at least 15 semester hours in
courses related to social work or counseling) from an appropriately accredited institution
and four years of directly related experience;
 Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of directly
related experience; or
 An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Requirements:
 A valid Driver’s License
 Sound knowledge of NC statutes and policy related to child welfare
 Outstanding leadership skills, with the ability to model and teach critical skills to, coach,
and motivate staff
 Strong critical thinking and assessment skills
 Excellent time management and organizational skills
Application Process
Interested candidates submit:
PD 107 (State Application Form),
Three References,
Transcripts
Supplemental Questionnaire (p. 3)
TO:
http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/pd107ltr.pdf
Donna M. Crawford, Director
or Cindy Palmer, Business Officer
4800 W. US Hwy 64
Murphy, NC 28906
Cherokee County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race,
religion, gender, genetic information, national origin, and/or veteran or military status. Individuals
being offered employment through Cherokee County are subject to drug screening and a background
check.
Social Worker Supervisor III-Supplemental Questionnaire
1. Why do you want to work as a Social Worker Supervisor in Protective Services?
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2. Describe your social work/human services experience, specifically any experience in Child
Protective Services. (This information should be supported in detail in the work section of the
application.)
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3. Describe your experience supervising others and any other positions/situations where you took
on a leadership role (emphasize any child welfare or human services).
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4. Describe any experience you have had as a Social Worker or supervisor in teaming and
collaborating with other agencies and service providers?
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