Social Worker Supervisor

Kings County•Hanford, CA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Kings County Human Services Agency is seeking a dedicated professional with strong initiative, integrity, sound judgment, and excellent communication skills for the position of Social Worker Supervisor within the Adult Protective Services (APS) and/or In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) unit. This leadership role is critical in ensuring that vulnerable individuals receive timely and effective support. As a Social Worker Supervisor, you will guide and mentor a team of social workers, provide consultation and support on complex cases, and help maintain high-quality services for children, aging adults, and dependent adults throughout the community. If you are an experienced social worker ready to step into a meaningful leadership role and make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field.
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional social work experience at a level equivalent to the classification of a Social Worker III at Kings County.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.
Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check.

Nice To Haves

Additional qualifying experience may substitute the required education on a year for year basis for up to two (2) years.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of staff providing the full range of social work and human services to clients of the Human Services Department including difficult and complex case work in areas such as adult protective services, in-home supportive services, and working with individuals with a wide range of challenges and disabilities.
Trains staff in work procedures.
Evaluates employee performance, counsels employees, and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action.
Assists in selection and promotion.
Participates in the development of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for assigned services and programs.
Recommends and implements policies and procedures including standard operating procedures for assigned operations.
Monitors activities of the work unit; identifies opportunities for improving service delivery and procedures; provides recommendations concerning process changes; reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvements.
Coordinates assigned services and operations with those of other divisions and outside agencies.
Participates in annual budget preparation; identifies resource needs; prepares detailed cost estimates with appropriate justifications; monitors expenditures.
Provides staff assistance to management; prepares and presents staff reports and other written materials.
Supervises the establishment and maintenance of reports, records, databases, and files; ensures the proper documentation of operations and activities.
Answers questions and provides information to the public.
Investigates and responds to complaints and inquiries from citizens, other departments, and agencies; recommends corrective actions to resolve issues.
Assists in the development of community resources for all assigned programs.
Reviews state letters and participates in the development of policies and procedures; evaluates the effectiveness of policies and procedures.
Makes or reviews decisions on difficult case work matters involving the work being performed under within assigned program area(s).
Assists and participates in the development of in-service training and staff development programs.
Represents the County in meetings with members of other public and private organizations, community groups, contractors, developers, and the public.
Ensures staff observe and comply with all County and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Performs related duties as assigned.