About Job

"Everything is Better in Person"

Summary Objective

Person County Government is seeking an energetic and dedicated Social Work Program Manager to lead and support critical service programs within our Adult Services Unit, Self-Sufficiency Unit, and Clerical Unit. These units include Service Intake, Child Care Subsidy, Work First employment Services, Energy Programs, Crisis, Non-Emergency Medicaid Transportation and Work First Family Assistance Programs. This leadership role is ideal for a strategic and compassionate professional with a strong background in human services and program supervision.

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 service staff, and assisting supervisors in using the disciplinary process.

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.

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.

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. Planning 20%
2. Organizing and Directing Work 30%
3. Financial Management 15%
4. Review 15%
5. Personnel 20%

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 Training/ Experience

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.

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