Family Services Supervisor - In-Home/Prevention

Virginia Department of Social Services•Chesapeake, VA

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About The Position

The person selected for this position should have prior knowledge and/or experience in CPS and/or Prevention. As a Family Services Supervisor in the In-Home unit, you will monitor caseloads, supervise, train, and lead employees in making the best decision regarding safety, well-being, and permanency of all children in the City of Chesapeake. Duties include but not limited to: Supervises a team of Family Services Specialists and Human Services Assistants; Sets and enforces objectives for quality and quantity of work performed by the team; Evaluates social service programs and budgets; Applies appropriate human resource practices in the supervision of employees; Establishes and maintains good working relationships with others; Recommends policy changes based on evaluation of program effectiveness; Deals with difficult or dangerous cases; Interprets social service programs for other agencies and to the public; Participates in community planning and development of new resources; Complete hiring and annual performance appraisals; Work in collaboration with law enforcement and emergency response personnel; After normal business hours supervisory coverage on a rotating basis

Requirements

Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards.
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this position requires a minimum of four years of appropriate and related, full-time equivalent experience.
Emergency Duty (On-Call) participation is required to comply with mandated responsibilities as listed under Section 63.2-1503,B; Section 63.2-900; and 63.2-1604-63.2-1610, Code of Virginia.
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term departmental needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Two years of supervisory experience, preferably in Child Welfare In-Home or CPS Prevention services OR three years of progressively responsible experience providing case direction, mentoring, or lead-worker duties in Child Welfare.
Providing clinical and administrative supervision to Family Services Specialists working In-Home or Prevention cases.
Coaching staff through safety assessments, service planning, risk reduction strategies, and case documentation.
Conducting joint home visits when needed to support staff or assess safety.
Understanding evidence-based prevention models, family-centered practice, trauma-informed care, and community-based service delivery.
Flexibility to work after 5:00pm and a flexible schedule.
Ability to work extra hours in excess to your normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Implementing prevention strategies that reduce risk and prevent entry into foster care.
Current work experience in the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) or prior VDSS experience in In-Home/Prevention
OASIS system application knowledge
Experience writing and editing court documents such as court reports, Emergency Removal and Protective Order affidavits

Responsibilities

Supervises Social Workers and support staff, including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and terminating or recommending termination.
Conducts interviews or investigations and makes client/resident and family assessments; formulates and implements plan of action; documents progress.
Interacts/coordinates with other agencies, organizations, or the courts to provide services for clients/residents.
Oversees, reviews, and approves expenditures for assigned area; provides fiscal data for preparation of annual budgets; ensures timely payment of accounts payable.
Gathers and maintains information to support periodic and special reports documenting activities and events for area of responsibility.
Participates in development and implementation of policy and procedures for area of responsibility; interprets same for staff as needed.
Maintains record system for area of responsibility; processes daily paperwork including reports, documents, memos, and personnel information.
Serves as information resource for clients/residents, students, and professionals.
Monitors program compliance with applicable guidelines, regulations, and laws; monitors referrals and notifications.
Serves as emergency duty on-call Supervisor.
Attends or conducts staff, committee, team, and other professional meetings to exchange information; attends professional seminars or conferences to improve professional skills.
Performs other related duties as assigned.