"Everything is Better in Person"
Summary Objective
Join our team and make a meaningful difference for children, adults, and families in our community.
If you’re a compassionate, dedicated, and highly skilled person who’s been looking for a role where your ideas are heard, your work has visible impact, and your professional and personal growth is valued, consider building your future with us.
Person County Department of Social Services is seeking a dedicated, experienced, and compassionate professional to serve as Social Worker Supervisor III – Adult Services. This position provides leadership, supervision, and administrative oversight of social work services delivered to the county’s elderly and disabled populations.
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The starting salary will be determined with consideration given to both the candidate's educational background and relevant work experience.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record per County policy.
This is an exempt position working 37.5 hours weekly/1950 hours annually.
If the position you are applying for requires a degree, education verification will be required as part of the hiring process.
Essential Functions
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
The major responsibilities of this position will include the following:
1. Organizing and Directing Work 40%
2. Review 15%
3. Financial Management 15%
4. Planning 15%
5. Personnel 15%
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Master’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and two 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 a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of directly related experience;
or 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 an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
- Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
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 is an Equal Opportunity/E-Verify Employer