Supervising Social Worker II (Full-Time)

CalHR•Merced, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, the Social Worker Supervisor II plans, organizes, and directs the work of social service staff providing the most advanced social services. This role requires a Master's degree and incumbents typically supervise a unit of caseworkers in programs with complex and sensitive casework needs. Some positions may focus on in-service training and staff development. Social Worker Supervisor II differs from Social Worker Supervisor I by requiring a Master's degree and supervising Social Worker IVs. It is distinguished from a Program Manager by focusing on unit supervision rather than program administration.

Requirements

Principles and practices of supervision, training, mentoring, motivating, casework consultation, and peer counseling
Principles and practices of organization, workload management and time management
Principles and practices of note taking, report writing, and English composition, grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Functions of public social services agencies and the principles of public social service administration
Social research methods
Laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of public social services agencies and the role and responsibilities of a social worker
Medical, legal, economic, and social management needs of individuals and families with special medical needs such as HIV disease, drug dependency, the medically fragile child, Alzheimer's, and the terminally ill
Strategies and protocols surrounding crisis intervention techniques such as voice modulation and assessing the potential for suicide
Psychopathology, the different types of mental illness diagnoses, how mental illness affects human behavior and mental health services and treatments utilized by clients
Signs, stages and dynamics of abuse, and the effects of abuse on child/adult development and behavior
Signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug use/abuse in adults and children and the effects on families
Standards for maintaining clients safely in the home; options for placement; effects of removing clients from unsafe situations
Principles and methodologies of research, analysis, problem solving, and decision making
Principles, methods, and resources in the field of public health, mental hygiene, education, correction and rehabilitation as they relate to public social service
Techniques of supervision, training, and casework consultation
Computers, software and Internet research
Principles of community organization
Resources available in the community for referral or utilization in employment or social service programs
Exercise sound judgment when organizing, directing, and prioritizing unit activities
Select, train, coach, supervise, evaluate, and discipline subordinate staff
Mentor, counsel, and collaborate with staff and foster an environment of teamwork, mutual respect and professionalism
Classify case problems and evaluate the effectiveness of effort in solving problems.
Apply effective interpersonal and interviewing skills
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, clients, and outside organizations
Make oral and written presentations clearly and concisely
Analyze a situation accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with legal standards and/or county regulations
Recognize signs of abuse for children, elderly and dependent adults; assess risk factors and potential dangers to clients
Act effectively in stressful situations
Interact professionally and respectfully with clients including difficult, hostile, or distressed clients
Respect cultural differences
Use computers and related software packages
Operate a personal computer and other modern office equipment, including repetitive hand and arm motion.
Frequently sit for extended periods
Frequently operate a motor vehicle.
May occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds
Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
Perform job duties under stressful conditions.
Respond appropriately to situations.
Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
Regular attendance is an essential function.
Two (2) years of full-time experience performing duties of the Social Worker III in an Interagency Merit System (IMS) county; AND A master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university or a master's degree from an accredited two (2) year counseling program.
One (1) year of full-time experience performing duties of the Social Worker IV classification in an Interagency Merit System (IMS) county; AND A master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university or a master's degree from an accredited two (2) year counseling program.
Four (4) years of full-time experience performing social work case management duties; AND A master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university or a Master's degree from an accredited two (2) year counseling program.
Qualifying master's degrees include: Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Addiction Counseling, Gerontology and Counseling Psychology.
Completion of all of the requirements for a Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) license program may be substituted upon submission of verifying proof.
Qualifying social work case management includes direct case work management, such as: assessment, evaluation; conducting investigations of abuse and neglect; preparing court reports; responsibility for a long term caseload, monitoring compliance through home calls and other personal contact; collaboration with other agencies and linking clients to resources and programs; development of a case plan, modification of case plans as needed/required; and authority to impose sanctions or implement actions that impact services.

Responsibilities

Plans, assigns, directs, mentors, coaches and reviews the work of employees providing the most advanced or complex casework such as adoptions and protective services; maybe required to work or supervise on-call
Consults with and guides social workers in providing counseling, support, and guidance to clients with complex or specialized needs
Reviews and approves forms, applications, court reports, placements, reports of abuse, and other documents to verify information or determine proper course of action; reassesses and modifies case plans
May testify in court; supports witnesses and victims who must testify in court
Selects, trains, evaluates, and disciplines subordinate staff
Documents and addresses clients' concerns and complaints
Assists in the development of community resources for all programs
Assists and participates in the development of in-service training and staff development programs
Evaluates the effectiveness of policies and procedures
Represents the social services department at conferences and addresses community groups
Discusses or interprets regulations, rules, policies, and programs to clients, applicants, staff and the general public
Facilitates communication between staff and management; communicates department expectations and activities, policy changes, and regulatory changes; evaluates and recommends service delivery improvements
Provides social services for sensitive or confidential cases, in the absence of assigned social workers or to meet workload demands
Participates or intercedes in interviews to defuse hostile or angry clients; obtains information on personal issues in difficult or emotional situations; explains decisions or recommendations to clients and family members
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and trust with staff, clients, family members, community organizations and the public; collaborates with service providers; facilitates a work environment favoring teamwork, collaboration and mutual respect
Provides peer support for coworkers facing case related stress
Maintains written chronological narrative reflecting personal or other contacts with the client and reasons for the social worker's actions; prepares and maintains case records and databases; communicates decisions, timelines, recommendations and case plans to clients, families and service providers
May direct research studies and prepare reports
Enters and retrieves information from an automated computer system; researches information using the Internet and computer resources.
Develops and prepares court reports, case plans, case narratives and safety plans in automated computer systems
Authorizes the provision of social and employment services through the department, provides services, and makes referrals to other agency staff and community agencies.
Receives, approves and prepares correspondence and reports
Ensures all services are delivered in a respectful, culturally sensitive and appropriate manner and Maintains confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations; performs all duties in conformance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics
Performs related duties as assigned