PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The purpose of the Social Services Supervisor position is to support the mission, vision, and values of SCO Family of Services while being in direct support of the Director of Social Services, with the administrative and developmental needs of those Case Planners that are being overseen, so that the Social Services team functions with competency, cohesiveness, and clarity as to how they accomplish the mission and purpose of their roles and responsibilities.

The Social Services Supervisor works closely with the Director of Social Services, a team of Case Planners and a Case Aide, to ensure all responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the standards the Administration of Children’s Services (ACS) and SCO Family of Services.

REPORTS TO: Director of Social Services

SUPERVISES: Assigned Case Planners

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the leadership of the Director of Social Services.
• Ensuring compliance with all standards and regulations from the SCO Family of Services, the Administration of Children’s Services (ACS), etc.
• Conduct periodic visits to the various congregate group homes within the Extraordinary Needs program.
• Conduct periodic case record reviews, to ensure Case Planners are following filing protocols.
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with community agencies and other entities involved in various cases.
• Attend all conferences, training courses, workshops, etc.
• Meet regularly for supervision with the Director of Social Services.
• Lead/co-lead monthly group supervision.
• Develop and implement in-service training for Case Planners during group supervision.
• Supervise an assigned team of case planners.
• Monitor the status of court cases, ensuring all required actions are taken.
• Crisis intervention when needed.
• Perform all other tasks assigned by the Director of Social Services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Master’s Degree. LMSW preferred.
• Previous human services (residential) experience preferred.
• Evening hours required, pending the needs of the programs.
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to working from a strength-based/collaborative approach perspective.

This role is salaried at a 35-hour work week. Overtime is not provided.