Family Services Supervisor -Adult Programs

Virginia Department of Social Services • Suffolk, VA

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About The Position

Under limited supervision, performs supervisory and administrative work
overseeing the activities of multiple social work service programs administered
through the City Social Services Department. Work involves directing,
coordinating, and supervising the activities of the divisions’ family services
workers and clerical support staff, assigning cases and special projects and
ensuring adherence to program regulations and policies. Employee is responsible
for evaluating the effectiveness of multiple social work service programs
offered by the City Social Services Department, and recommending changes, as
necessary; and for preparing various reports and statistical records. Reports to
the Assistant Director for Services.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the
essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein
described.
Since every duty associated with this position may not be described
herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out
in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental
in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out
in this job description.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area (Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia).
• Considerable experience in assigned program area/human services programs and completion of required training programs.
• Supervisory experience or work experience in a leadership role.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license are desirable.
• 6-9 Years of considerable experience in an assigned Family Services Program are strongly preferred.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees