District Supervisor, DCSE - Roanoke District, #W2302
About The Position
At the Virginia Department of Social Services, we put people at the center of everything we do. We believe that every Virginian can live a life of dignity and that all voices, ideas and experiences contribute greatly to our pursuit of excellence. Inspired by continuous improvement, we commit ourselves to listening, learning and cultivating environments of trust, respect and positive engagement. Together, we are mission-driven, eager to achieve, and passionate about bringing the best of who we are to those we serve. We design and deliver high-quality human services that help Virginians achieve safety, independence, and overall well-being. We are a $2 billion agency – one of the largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia – partnering with 120 local departments of social services and 31 community action agencies, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children, adults, and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside 1,650 (state) and 12,200 (local) human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginia’s most vulnerable citizens have easy access to the services and benefits available to them. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) engages families for success. Its Division of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE) manages nearly 246,000 cases to ensure that child support payments of $598 million per year reach families across the Commonwealth. Support Enforcement Specialists establish and sustain helping relationships with parents who have payment obligations as well as parents who depend on those payments. • District Supervisor serves as a Team Leader within a district office, ensuring that families supported by assigned function(s) are engaged for success so that they have the financial and family support they need to grow and thrive. • Draws on expertise to interpret policy and applies sound judgment for complex programmatic and compliance issues so that the case management processes rendered by staff are able to influence non-custodial parents and support custodial parents and their children. • Establishes and maintains procedures and practices that deliver assigned child support functions—Establishment/ Paternity, Court, Enforcement, Review & Adjustments, Interstate, Family Engagement, Operations, and/or Fiscal Account Management. • Promotes enhancement of team member contributions in terms of efficiency, effectiveness and impact. Actively contributes to enhancement planning efforts for the team, district and regional levels • District Supervisor will provide direct support to the Division of Child Support Enforcement.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of supervisory principles and techniques to include motivating staff; managing, planning, and directing the work activities of staff; and managing employee performance.
- Ability to interpret and apply regulations, laws, policies and procedures related to the child support enforcement program.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data and reports in order to identify problems and formulate and implement solutions to maximize performance; skilled in conflict resolution and the ability to work with a diverse audience.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; skilled in the use of personal computers, spreadsheets, word processing and automated information systems.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound independent judgment in receiving and responding to customer inquiries.
- Researching and resolving customer issues in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Maximizing team performance through training and technical guidance.
- Ability to observe and handle confidential information appropriately, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards.
Nice To Haves
- Work experience in supervision.
- Work experience in a child support program in Virginia or another state.
Responsibilities
- Serves as a Team Leader within a district office, ensuring that families supported by assigned function(s) are engaged for success so that they have the financial and family support they need to grow and thrive.
- Draws on expertise to interpret policy and applies sound judgment for complex programmatic and compliance issues so that the case management processes rendered by staff are able to influence non-custodial parents and support custodial parents and their children.
- Establishes and maintains procedures and practices that deliver assigned child support functions—Establishment/ Paternity, Court, Enforcement, Review & Adjustments, Interstate, Family Engagement, Operations, and/or Fiscal Account Management.
- Promotes enhancement of team member contributions in terms of efficiency, effectiveness and impact.
- Actively contributes to enhancement planning efforts for the team, district and regional levels.
- Will provide direct support to the Division of Child Support Enforcement.
Benefits
- The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.
- VDSS does not provide sponsorship.
- VDSS is an official certified state agency that values the service and experience of our Veterans. As such, Veterans are encouraged to apply and receive preference in the hiring process.
- AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply.
- Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants, if requested, during the application and/or interview process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
