Family Services Supervisor

Virginia Department of Social Services • Petersburg, VA

6d • $70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Two positions are available: one focusing on Permanency and the other on In-Home services. This role involves supervising social workers and assistants, setting performance objectives, evaluating programs and budgets, and applying human resource practices. The supervisor will also foster good working relationships, recommend policy changes, handle difficult cases, interpret programs to external agencies and the public, and participate in community planning and resource development.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of effective supervision
• Considerable knowledge of policies, procedures and regulations relating to the various direct service programs
• Considerable knowledge of the literature in the field of human services programs
• Considerable knowledge of casework supervision principles and practices
• Considerable knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services to include needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of satisfaction
• Considerable knowledge of employment and/or social work principles, practices and treatment modalities
• Considerable knowledge of social, economic, health and employment problems that face individuals, groups and communities
• Skill in operating a personal computer and the associated software
• Skill in the operation of a motor vehicle
• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage work activities and assist others in their planning and management
• Demonstrated ability to develop programs and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions in difficult situations
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to apply treatment and intervention approaches
• Demonstrated ability to interpret laws, policies and regulations regarding human services, ensure compliance and recommend needed changes
• Demonstrated ability to supervise others working with clients
• Demonstrated ability to analyze situations to make sound judgments within the framework of existing laws, policies, and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to train, evaluate, lead, and develop subordinate staff
• 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
• Considerable experience in assigned program area/human services programs
• 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
• Applicants may be subject to a Criminal History Background search, Central Registry search, DMV/driving record check, and/or pre-employment drug screen
• The investigation may include criminal history checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification and references, verification of education (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the hiring authority
• This position is covered under Code of Virginia 563.2-1601.1 or 563.2-1720 requiring the finalist candidate to provide personal descriptive information for a criminal history record check through the Central Criminal Records Exchange and a search of the Central Registry
• Employees must be willing to work in the community emergency shelter in the event of a natural disaster or emergency

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a BSW or MSW degree
• Possession of a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license
• At least 2 years case management experience in Permanency, In-Home or CPS
• At least 1 year of leadership experience in the human services field
• Considerable knowledge of social work principles and practices
• Demonstrated ability to investigate high risk cases
• Experience with MS Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Supervises social workers, assistants and others
• Sets and enforces objectives for quality and quantity of work performed by unit
• Evaluates social service programs and program budgets
• Applies appropriate human resource practices in the supervision of staff
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with others
• Recommend policy changes based on evaluation of program effectiveness
• Deals with difficult or dangerous cases
• Interprets the program to other agencies and to the public
• Participate in community planning and development of new resources, jobs and community work sites

Benefits

• Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application and/or resume.
• Applicants are encouraged to provide a complete list of work experience, to include dates and qualifications on the application along with three professional references.
• Applications/Resumes for this position must be submitted electronically through this website.
• Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted.
• NO PHONE CALLS ACCEPTED.
• This website will provide confirmation or receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

What This Job Offers

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