Social Work Program Administrator I - Permanency, Licensing and Adoptions (122400617)(202603045)

Cumberland County • 1225 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Children Services Section and is responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and supervising program compliance and standards within the Children’s Services Division of the Cumberland County Department of Social Services. The role involves monitoring the coding of social work time to ensure compliance with fiscal policies related to Child Protective Services Assessments, In-Home Services, Permanency Planning, Congregate Care, Medicaid Eligibility, and Foster Home Licensing and Adoptions. This position is part of the Management Team for the Children Services Division. The Program Administrator I will plan programs to meet the needs of a multi-problem client population, interpret data in alignment with policy, project budget impact, and assess the need for new policies and procedures. Responsibilities include developing programs consistent with statute and state policy, revising policies to meet client needs, and advocating for legislation to strengthen or develop programs. The position ensures staff make decisions that prioritize child safety while adhering to all federal, state, and local policies. It also involves initiating and participating in the development of mechanisms for management reports on program and staff effectiveness, such as practice standards, reporting systems, fiscal accountability, and quality assurance measures. The role has direct responsibility for the supervision and management of a section of the Children Services Division, including a staff of up to 8 Social Work Supervisor IIIs and support staff.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited school of social work and four years of social work or counseling experience, two of which were supervisory; OR
• Bachelor's degree in social work and five years of social work or counseling experience, two of which were supervisory; OR
• Bachelor's degree in a human services field or related curriculum including at least 15 semester hours in courses related to social work or counseling and six years of social work or counseling experience, two of which were supervisory; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License.
• Ability to pass a drug test.
• Ability to pass a law enforcement background check.
• Ability to use personal vehicle for duties.
• Ability to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
• Ability to travel within the state and potentially out of state.
• Adherence to Cumberland County Department of Social Services dress code policy, including guidelines on tattoos and body piercing.
• Thorough knowledge of methods and principles of casework supervision and training.
• Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices and applications to casework and community problems.
• Considerable knowledge of social and economic factors in the community, and local agencies and resources.
• Considerable knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies which govern social services programs.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and techniques of public administration, including personnel administration, budgeting, and office management.
• Skill in directing a staff of social workers and supervisors and related professionals and students engaged in a variety of services.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in or knowledge of Child Welfare funding.
• Experience working in or knowledge of Adoptions.
• Experience working in or knowledge of Licensing.
• Experience working in or knowledge of congregate care for youth.
• Experience working in or knowledge of Medicaid Eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, monitor, and supervise program compliance and standards within the Children’s Services Division.
• Monitor coding of social work time for compliance with fiscal policies related to various child welfare services.
• Plan programs that meet the needs of a multi-problem client population.
• Interpret data in alignment with existing policy and procedures.
• Project the impact of programs on the budget.
• Assess the need for developing and implementing different policies and procedures.
• Develop programs consistent with statute and state policy and procedure.
• Revise policies to meet the needs of children and families when changes occur.
• Advocate for legislation that would strengthen existing programs or allow for the development of new programs.
• Ensure staff make decisions that ensure child safety while following all federal, state, and local policies.
• Initiate and participate in the development and implementation of mechanisms to generate management reports reflecting program and staff effectiveness.
• Supervise and manage a section of the Children Services Division, including a staff of up to 8 Social Work Supervisor IIIs and support staff.

Benefits

• College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Social Services, P.O. Box 2429, Fayetteville, NC 28302. Prior to employment start date, an official transcript must be presented in its original unopened envelope.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager