Child Services Supervisor
About The Position
Plans, implements, and supervises a group of services and staff within the Child Services Unit under the direction of the Unit Manager. This Supervisor role includes supervising department staff and programs, providing budgetary and financial monitoring for a group of services, and collaborating and coordinating programs with County and community resources and partners. Assist the Unit Manager to develop and refine goals and guidelines for established priorities to assure programs are implemented to meet the needs of the public. The incumbent serves as professional staff support to the Unit Manager and HHS Division Director and other bodies as requested. Works collaboratively with various county staff, and with county advisory boards, external committees and organizations, and community members to evaluate policies and procedures, identify and implement improvements based on best practices and educate stakeholders on procedures, policies and recommendations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with coursework in social work, sociology, psychology, or related field and four years working as a social worker, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Must pass criminal background check.
- Thorough knowledge of federal and state structures, rules, laws and policies governing health and human services programs.
- Thorough knowledge of agency operations, policies and procedures.
- Thorough knowledge of community resources and functions of health and human services programs and related services.
- Knowledge of quality assurance and improvement.
- Knowledge of grant processes including applications, contracting, implementation, reporting and evaluation.
- Ability to work cooperatively with staff from all HHS units and other county departments.
- Ability to represent Todd County professionally with other community partners and governmental agencies.
- Thorough knowledge of the multiple complex computer systems staff must access.
- Thorough knowledge of human behavior.
- Knowledge of sources of financial support.
- Thorough knowledge of the functions of other agencies providing social services and financial assistance.
- Thorough knowledge of social and economic problems and of the basic principles of foster care, child and adult protection criteria, and a general understanding of mental and physical illnesses.
- Effective leadership skills including team leadership experience, coaching and development skills, personal and interpersonal skills, project management and decision-making skills.
- Skill in communicating, in written and verbal form, with a culturally diverse clientele.
- Ability to deal effectively with clients or members of the public who are under stress or distraught.
- Ability to supervise and direct the work of others.
- Ability to demonstrate a customer service orientation.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a leadership role.
Responsibilities
- Provides Stable and Consistent Child Services Unit Leadership
- Provides Professional Support to the Unit Manager & HHS Director
- Professionally Supervises the Work of the Child Services Unit
- Ensures overall department compliance with county safety requirements.
- Supports a Holistic Case Management Model
- Serves as Technical Expert on Programs Related to Child Services
- Maximizes the Efficiency of Services and Supports Staff Accountability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
