Social Worker Supervisor I

County of Yolo•Woodland, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The County of Yolo is recruiting for one regular, full-time Social Worker Supervisor I position with the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), Social Services Branch, in the Public Guardian program. The Public Guardian serves as court-appointed conservator for county residents who lack capacity to manage their affairs and have no one else willing and able to serve in that role. The selected candidate may also be placed on an eligible list for future vacancies. Under general direction, the position plans, organizes, coordinates, reviews, and supervises a social services staff unit. The incumbent supervises case-carrying Public Guardian staff and support staff, reviews workloads and work quality, evaluates performance, assigns cases, contributes to policies and procedures, conducts training, and tracks and assesses program data and outcomes. The role addresses concerns raised by conservatees and community members, carries a small caseload of complex cases, investigates conservatorship referrals, testifies in court, and participates in rotational after-hours standby duty. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with mandatory rotational after-hours standby duty. With approval, telecommuting may be available after the initial training period for up to two days per week. The position requires a bachelor's degree, qualifying social services or supervisory experience, and a valid California Class C or higher driver's license.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
At least two years of experience as an entry-level social worker in a public-sector social service agency; or one year as a journey-level social worker in a public-sector social service agency; or one year of public- or private-sector first-line supervisory experience overseeing subordinate staff performing general clerical or service-delivery activities.
Valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, and ability to drive a car; reasonable accommodation may be requested when a disability prevents meeting this requirement.
Knowledge of supervision, training, consultation, social casework interviewing and recording, public social welfare programs, casework concepts, community resources, geriatrics and aging, medications and their effects and use, and laws concerning elder abuse.
Ability to plan, organize, assign, supervise, and evaluate others; prepare clear oral and written reports; build effective working relationships; analyze situations sensitively and take effective action; interpret and implement complex policies, rules, regulations, and statutes; train staff; establish program goals; conduct meetings; and develop policies and procedures that meet statutory and regulatory requirements.
The application must include a resume, completed supplemental questionnaire, and verification of education; incomplete applications may be disqualified.

Nice To Haves

A major in social work, social or behavioral sciences, social or human services, counseling, or a closely related field.
Prior experience in a Public Guardian program and with conservatorships.
Experience tracking data.
Experience researching and interpreting local, state, and federal codes and laws.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Leadership experience and qualities.
Experience working with people with severe mental illnesses and/or cognitive impairments.
Investigative skills and experience.
Compassion and a desire to help others.
Professional communication with other agencies, businesses, care facilities, and medical professionals.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, assign, supervise, direct, and coordinate social service programs and staff work.
Interpret departmental and state rules, regulations, and policies for staff and community members.
Evaluate the effectiveness of policies and procedures and contribute to their improvement.
Provide case consultation to staff and review workloads and quality of work.
Monitor and evaluate staff performance and take or recommend corrective action when appropriate.
Conduct studies of client and agency needs and develop proposals to improve operations.
Handle and resolve community complaints and concerns.
Coordinate work with other supervisors and professional and technical staff, including across relevant agency divisions.
Participate in community planning to improve coordinated service delivery.
Assist in developing in-service training and community resources; train new staff.
Represent the department at meetings, conferences, community boards, and committees, and speak to groups about public welfare programs and services.
Track and analyze fiscal expenditures, legislation, program data, and outcomes.
Complete quality-control case reviews.
Assign and investigate conservatorship cases and referrals, carry a small caseload of complex cases, and testify in court.
Provide mandatory rotational after-hours standby duty.
Perform other related duties as assigned.