Child Welfare Permanency Supervisor

Office of Shared Administration • Statewide, WV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Child Welfare Permanency Supervisor for the Adoption unit oversees Child Welfare Permanency Workers who are responsible for case management of WV foster children with a permanency goal of adoption and for the finalization of those adoptions. The supervisor must ensure all BSS, state, and federal policies are followed while ensuring the best interest of the children transferring from Department of Human Services legal control and responsibility to that of their forever family. The Bureau for Social Services champions the security, permanence, and welfare of children and vulnerable adults, empowering individuals and strengthening families. Formerly the Bureau for Children and Families, the Bureau for Social Services operates under the West Virginia Department of Human Services, serving children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults facing abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation. Equipped with extensive training to handle delicate situations with compassion and dignity, these workers contribute to the advancement of a vibrant and healthy West Virginia by facilitating access to crucial healthcare, essential social services and benefits, and fostering safe, supportive, and healthy environments. Through this hard work, at risk populations can begin to thrive within the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in adult or children's services in a public or private health and human services agency.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Accessibility to a phone.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Maintain detailed case records and extensive documentation.
• Successful completion of a background check is required for employment.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time experience as a Child Welfare Permanency Worker may substitute for the required education and experience (for internal applicants only).
• Additional education and experience may be substituted based on a year-for-year basis or as determined by the Office of Shared Administration Equivalency Chart.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of case management activities of adoption staff during and after work hours to ensure appropriate visitation, service provision, MDT and court appearances, documentation both for BSS and the court system, completion of thorough adoption packets for legal counsel hired by the adoptive family, and other relevant casework that falls within BSS policies and legal requirements.
• Oversight includes making assignments, monitoring timelines, review and approval of documentation, coordinating with stakeholders, ensuring transfer of finalized cases to the state office, and similar functions.
• Completion, approval, and/or submission of administrative tasks, including leave requests, attendance reports (Kronos), overtime requests, travel reimbursement requests, employee performance evaluations, employee discipline and performance improvement plans.
• Review CPS cases and conduct case transfer staffings for cases coming to the adoption unit, develop transfer plans, and educate district supervisors on the requirements necessary for transfer.
• Provision of support, guidance, and case consultation for adoption staff through monthly unit meetings, individual conferences for reflective supervision, encouraging staff morale, coaching, and engaging in staff development to ensure a productive and satisfied work unit.
• Monitor existing reports, as well as, create and manage hand counts for worker caseloads, adoption statuses, and provide such reports to upper management.
• Travel for provision of supervision and participation in meetings, court, MDTs, etc. that could be in any county of the state.
• Attendance and participation in various agency and community meetings and/or trainings for program improvement and policy development.

What This Job Offers

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