Social Worker Supervisor I/II

County of Shasta • Redding, CA

2d

About The Position

Shasta County’s Health and Human Services Agency is recruiting Social Worker Supervisors for vacancies in the Child Welfare Intake and Ongoing Units. The recruitment may also be used to fill other child welfare supervisory positions. The position is in the Supervisory bargaining unit, and the recruitment is continuous until the County’s needs are met. The role requires signing up for after-hours shifts to support staff managing the after-hours hotline, and the successful applicant must possess an appropriate California driver’s license.

Social Worker Supervisor I works under general direction to plan, organize, and direct the work of social service staff in Child Welfare Services. Social Worker Supervisor II directs staff providing the most advanced social services. Intake Unit supervisors oversee staff screening child-abuse and neglect reports and conducting investigations, ensuring compliance with applicable mandates and timelines. Ongoing Unit supervisors oversee staff providing case management for dependents of the court, including family maintenance, reunification, independent living, and other permanency plans, while ensuring compliance with casework and court-report requirements.

Applicants for Social Worker Supervisor I must meet the stated education and experience qualifications, or qualify under the State of California’s current deferment for candidates enrolled in a qualifying master’s program and expected to graduate in good standing within three years of hire or promotion. The ideal candidate has direct child-welfare field experience, leadership or supervisory experience, knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, and a commitment to respectful, effective work with children and families. Salary ranges are $5,719–$7,299 per month for Supervisor I and $6,244–$7,969 per month for Supervisor II. New employees are appointed at Step A; merit-based step increases may be available based on satisfactory service.

Requirements

• For Supervisor I, either a master's degree in social work or a master's degree from a two-year counseling program and one year of experience comparable to a Shasta County Social Worker; or five years as a Shasta County Social Worker, including at least three years in child welfare services, adult protective services, In-Home Supportive Services, or the Public Defender’s Office; or five years in those services in another county or state at a classification comparable to Shasta County Senior Social Worker.
• For Supervisor I, candidates currently enrolled in a Master of Social Work or two-year counseling master’s program and expected to graduate in good standing within three years of hire or promotion may qualify under the State of California’s current deferment.
• For Supervisor II, a master's degree in social work or a master's degree from a two-year counseling program and three years as a Shasta County Senior Social Worker, including three years in child welfare or adult protective services; or three years in those services in another county or state at an equivalent classification; or two years as a Shasta County Social Worker Supervisor I.
• Possession of an appropriate California driver's license.
• Knowledge of public social service agency functions and administration; social research methods; related public health, mental hygiene, education, corrections, and rehabilitation principles, methods, and resources; supervision, training, and casework consultation; applicable laws, rules, and regulations; community organization; and community referral resources.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct subordinate staff; classify case problems and assess the effectiveness of interventions; use effective interpersonal skills; build cooperative relationships with community groups and resource agencies; analyze situations and take effective action; and make clear, concise oral and written presentations.

Nice To Haves

• Direct field experience in child welfare services and some leadership or supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with Division 31 regulations, Welfare and Institutions Code section 300, and the Juvenile Court process.
• Commitment to respectful and effective work that builds, strengthens, and enhances motivation for change among children and families.
• Understanding of current and historical trauma and other stressors that contribute to maltreatment, and of the importance of protecting and promoting family connections and culture.
• Experience participating in or leading organizational change to promote best practice.
• Knowledge of community organizations and resources available to at-risk families and children.
• Strong client and staff-development assessment skills, outstanding communication, ability to manage complex cases and obtain agreement among diverse stakeholders, and thorough documentation skills.
• Experience training and evaluating others, or fundamental skills to learn these tasks.
• Strong computer skills, organization, interpersonal skills, and leadership skills.
• Flexibility to work in any child welfare unit.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the work of a unit of social workers providing casework or advanced and complex casework.
• Oversee Intake Unit staff screening child abuse and neglect reports and conducting investigations.
• Ensure timely initiation and conclusion of investigations, required interviews, community-service referrals, safety plans, Structured Decision Making tools, intervention recommendations, and allegation conclusions.
• Oversee Ongoing Unit case management for court dependents in family maintenance, family reunification, independent living, and other permanency plans.
• Ensure required visits, case-plan creation and updates, service referrals and monitoring, Structured Decision Making tools, and timely court reports are completed.
• Assist in developing community resources and in-service training and staff-development programs.
• Refer problems to other agency staff and evaluate the effectiveness of policies and procedures.
• Represent the social services department at conferences and address groups.
• Evaluate personnel performance and take or recommend appropriate action.
• May direct research studies and prepare reports.
• Sign up for after-hours shifts supporting social workers and staff managing the after-hours hotline.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• CalPERS retirement program, with applicable retirement formula and employee contributions determined by PEPRA and other applicable laws.
• Merit-based salary step increases may be available after satisfactory service.

What This Job Offers

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