What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Welfare Program Manager position at Person County North Carolina?
The mission of the Person County Department of Social Services is to alleviate emotional and economic distress among the people of the county. The Child Welfare Units are committed to provide family- centered services to children and families to achieve wellbeing through ensuring self-sufficiency, support, safety, and permanence.
The primary purpose of this position is to supervise all Child Welfare program areas within the agency. This includes the Child Protective Services Unit, the In Home and Foster Care Unit and the Foster Care and Adoption Unit. This person also provides direct supervision to the Processing Assistant III who assists all the Child Welfare Units.
The person in this position is responsible for working directly with the supervisors of the units. This involves working with each supervisor to meet the total needs of the services staff. This entails reviewing and staffing of cases, assessing, developing and implementing needed training, consultation with staff from various State divisions, advocating on behalf of the clients and the units in the community, directing the service employee selection process, hearing complaints and grievances from Child Welfare staff, and assisting supervisors in using the disciplinary process.
A majority of the work in this position will be done using unit supervisors as conduits.
Required Minimum Training
Master's 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 bachelor's 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.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Considerable 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. Skill in supervising, training, or orienting lower-level social workers, students, interns, or other staff. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively.
Cover letter, resume and transcripts required to apply. A copy of the official college transcript added as an attachment is acceptable for the application process, but if an applicant is selected for an interview, he/she will be required to bring an official college transcript to the interview.For complete job description click on the following:
Child Welfare Program Manager (2431)
An Equal Opportunity/E-Verify Employer
Person County conducts pre-employment screening on candidates. Job offers are conditional pending the following:
- A pre-employment drug screen for all candidates. Positions designated by Person County as Safety Sensitive are also subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
- A background check for all candidates. Some positions also require a credit check.
- Additional screening and testing required for some positions.
- Within 3 days of the start of your employment with the County, you must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the US.
Person County Government offers a wide range of employee benefits for full-time employees.
Employee Benefits
NC STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Employee contributes 6% of pre-tax salary and county contributes 10.15% for county employees and 10.90% for law enforcement effective 7/1/2020.
PRUDENTIAL 401K
County contributes 5% of your salary and you can contribute up to 80% of your compensation or up to $17,500.
NATIONWIDE
457 Deferred compensation plan that allows you to save money for retirement on a pre-tax basis.
PAID LEAVE
ANNUAL LEAVE
0-4 years - 12 days per year
5-9 years - 15 days per year
10-14 years - 18 days per year
15-19 years - 20 days per year
20 - 21 days per year
SICK LEAVE
12 days per year
HOLIDAYS
12 paid holidays per year
PARENTAL LEAVE
30 paid days of new parent leave
VOLUNTEER LEAVE
Up to 24 hours of paid time off per fiscal year to volunteer with a public educational
institution or non-profit organization.
PAY PROGRAM
MERIT INCREASES – Annual increases based upon performance (up to 3%)
LONGEVITY PAY
Based on years of service
5 years, but less than 10 years - 1% of annual salary
10 years, but less than 15 years - 2% of annual salary
15 years, but less than 20 years - 3.25% of annual salary
20 years, but less than 25 years - 4.5% of annual salary
25 years or more - 5.75% of annual salary
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
Employees may be reimbursed for eligible expenses up to a total of eight hundred dollars ($800) per fiscal year
CERTIFICATIONS
1.5% salary increase per advanced certification pertaining to the job
DIRECT DEPOSIT
Person County Government employees are paid bi-weekly with Direct Deposit
WELLNESS PROGRAMS
COUNTY EMPLOYEE GYM
$50 membership fee per year for full-time or part-time public safety employees at the Sheriff's Dept. or EMS whose position requires you to be "fit for duty".
WALK OR WORK OUT PROGRAM
The County allows employees to be physically active twice a week for 45 minutes
PERSON COUNTY SAFETY
Person County is committed to conducting all operations as safely and efficiently as possible. The safety of all employees and the general public, both inside and outside our facilities, is of great importance and one of our major goals.
INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE – HSA - CIGNA
Employee - $0.00/month
Employee child(ren) - $261.00/month
Employee spouse - $823.00/month
Family - $1,089.00/month
HEALTH INSURANCE – TRADITIONAL PLAN – CIGNA
Employee - $50.00/month
Employee child(ren) - $446.57/month
Employee spouse - $1,216.59/month
Family - $1,580.79/month
DENTAL INSURANCE
Employee - $0.00/month (County pays 100% premium)
Employee child(ren) - $54.91/month
Employee spouse - $38.11/month
Family - $94.27/month
VISION
Employee - $7.28/month
Employee child(ren) - $16.62/month
Employee spouse - $14.54/month
Family - $25.62/month
LIFE INSURANCE
$10,000 Policy provided by the County
Supplemental Life Insurance available for $25,000 to $100,000 policies
SUPPLEMENTAL POLICIES
AFLAC
FSA (MEDICAL/CHILD CARE)
MASS MUTUAL WHOLE LIFE
SHORT/LONG-TERM DISABILITY