As a member of the Department of Social Services with Lenoir County Government, you can make a difference! The agency is seeking candidates for a Social Work Program Manager. Candidates in this classification have an immense impact on our community. The Social Work Program Manager must provide structure, coordinate, administer and manage the Child Welfare Division which provides protective services for juveniles that are abused, neglected or dependent. These services include assessments, in-home services, adoption, and foster care services. Employees in this class must have considerable knowledge of methods and principles of casework supervision and training, social work principles, techniques and practices and the application to specific casework and community problems. 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.

Lenoir County provides competitive salaries that match your experience and skill level along with a rich benefit package that includes Health Insurance-County contribution to Health Savings Plan, Dental, 14 Paid Holidays, Sick and Annual Leave accruals per pay period, Employer Contribution to the NC State Retirement System and County Contribution to the 401(k) plan, and more.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work and three years of social work or

counseling experience, two of which were in a supervisory capacity

• Possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License

• Pass a criminal background check

• Must be of Good Moral Character

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Application Process: County employees who wish to make a change in employment to this position must apply on-line through the Munis applicant tracking system. All outside applicants must apply on-line at www.lenoircountync.gov under Employment and Employment Opportunities. Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be processed.

Entry Level Pay: $72,932.64

For questions, please call (252) 559-6400

Lenoir County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origins, sex, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Lenoir County is a Drug Free Workplace