Social Worker Supervisor - Edgecombe YDC

State of North Carolina•Tarboro, NC

22h•$60,881 - $106,544•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker Supervisor provides professional and administrative supervision and support to Social Workers at the Juvenile Justice Youth Development Center (YDC). Social Workers provide case management and related services to juveniles who have been adjudicated and committed to secure custody at a state-run YDC. This position is located at Edgecombe Youth Development Center in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, North Carolina. The supervisor meets regularly with Social Workers face-to-face to communicate expectations, support professional growth, reinforce social work principles and division policies, and oversee service quality. The supervisor observes Service Planning Meetings and other collaborative work, reviews case documentation and reports, assists with complex cases and team disagreements, and supports preparation for court hearings. The position also monitors implementation of applicable policies and procedures and participates on the facility management team led by the facility director. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, with a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule. The anticipated vacancy is expected to be available on January 1, 2027. The salary range is $60,881–$106,544. State benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; or bachelor’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related experience.
Alternatively, a master’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Document all work history and education, including accurate employment and attendance dates, in the application.
Complete the required supplemental questions, with answers referencing education or work experience listed in the application.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience with methods or principles of casework supervision or training while maintaining social work principles, values, techniques, or practices.
Knowledge of behavioral or socioeconomic problems and their treatment, governmental and private organizations, or community resources.
Experience organizing, tracking, monitoring, or establishing systems that uphold program regulations or policies.
Demonstrated experience supervising or training social workers, students, interns, or other staff.
Demonstrated experience establishing rapport with clients or applying intervention techniques to behavioral or psychological aspects of client problems or treatment planning.

Responsibilities

Provide professional and administrative supervision and support to Social Workers at the YDC.
Meet regularly with each Social Worker to communicate performance expectations, promote knowledge of social work and division policies, encourage professional growth, enhance skills, and provide accountability and oversight.
Observe Social Workers facilitating Service Planning Meetings and other collaborative interactions, and provide feedback to support quality services.
Review and provide feedback and instruction on case documentation, including NC-JOIN entries, Individual Service Plans, service plan reviews, post-release planning and forms, and related reports.
Assist Service Planning Team members with complex cases and help resolve disagreements to improve team effectiveness.
Assist Social Workers in preparing for court hearings and accompany them to court as needed.
Monitor implementation of policies and procedures related to social work responsibilities, and provide or ensure training and guidance.
Serve on the YDC facility management team led by the facility director.