Social Work Supervisor

State Of Iowa • Des Moines, IA

393d • $61,110 - $94,806

About The Position

The Social Work Supervisor position at the State of Iowa involves directing, planning, and supervising a unit of social workers responsible for conducting child abuse assessments and child welfare services. The role focuses on ensuring the safety of children through clinical supervision, effective communication of policies, and efficient service delivery. The supervisor will also be responsible for training new employees, conducting performance evaluations, and maintaining compliance with legal and agency standards.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
• Experience equal to one year of full-time work in a social work capacity in a public or private agency.
• Knowledge of the principles of supervision, including delegation of work and performance evaluation.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Internet effectively.
• Experience in interviewing skills and techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in child welfare services.
• Knowledge of Iowa Code and legal compliance in social work.

Responsibilities

• Direct, plan, and supervise a unit of social workers conducting child abuse assessments and child welfare services.
• Coordinate and implement goals and objectives to achieve desired outcomes.
• Provide clinical supervision to ensure the safety of children.
• Communicate and adhere to current policies and procedures affecting the work.
• Assign work to ensure efficiency in service delivery and equitable workload.
• Approve travel claims, payroll, leave requests, and other personnel functions.
• Monitor work schedules and manage overtime allocations.
• Conduct regular individual supervisory conferences and performance evaluations.
• Review and approve all legal documents prior to submission to ensure compliance with Iowa Code.
• Conduct case record reviews to ensure compliance and quality.
• Utilize technological resources to monitor, track, and direct workflow.
• Respond to customer and employee inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with community resources.
• Be available for after-hours case consultation and crisis resolution on a rotating basis.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree