What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Social Worker Supervisor position at City of Lansing, Michigan?
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The Lansing Police Department is excited to announce an opening for a Social Worker Supervisor that would love to join their professional team. This is a great opportunity for Social Workers seeking to use their extensive knowledge, supervisory, and experience to provide advocacy, outreach and supportive services to the Lansing population by connecting them with community resources as they focus on being productive citizens. The City of Lansing offers a competitive wage and benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS & TRAINING: Failure to obtain or maintain job required qualifications will result in appropriate action consistent with the provision of the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement or Personnel Rules
- Must be able to be placed under the terms of the City of Lansing’s blanket bond
- Must not have pending or having been convicted of any felony charges and pass a criminal history record check
- Must pass an extensive background investigation that may cover review of attended schools and employment records, home environment, and personal traits and integrity
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: The City of Lansing reserves the right to utilize equivalencies where deemed appropriate with regard to education and experience requirements
- Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited college/university
- 3-5 years’ post licensure practice experience and expertise in areas of addictions, children & adolescents, mental health, and community organization. Assessing physical, mental, social and economic needs of diverse populations.
- Experience includes a minimum of three to seven (3-5) years of social work case management and experience supervising others
- Current licensure with the State of Michigan as a Licensed Master of Social Worker (LMSW). Free from sanctions of the licensing board for violation(s) of practice standards
- 3 to 5 years’ experience as a Social Worker within the Police/Community Relations preferred
- 3 years’ experience counseling the mentally ill, homeless, those with opiate addictions, victims, and families of violent crime preferred
- Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License
PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the individual through assistance or on their own to hear, speak, and have finger dexterity and visual acuity.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS OF POSITION: This position involves a combination of office and fieldwork, including the use of vehicles to visit and meet with individuals. The primary work hours for this position are Monday through Friday, during business hours. However, it may be necessary to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet the department's operational needs, as directed by management.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUCTIONS: The essential position functions listed below do not include all functions which may be found in the position as duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or modified at any time.
- Manage/Supervise assigned full-time Police Social Worker ensuring staffing daily and reassign staff members to different task/areas as needed
- Train/Coach new/current Police Social Worker employees
- Administer and maintain case management/database system
- Provide feedback and communicate concerns to command staff
- Create/produce reports, letters, memorandums, and budget material reports as required
- Offer communication outreach sessions helping with educational and supportive services
- Help individuals adjust to changes and challenges in their lives, such as illness, divorce, or unemployment and etc.
- Research, refer, and advocate for community resources
- Respond to crisis situations such as mental health emergencies, homelessness outreach, death of loved ones, and drug overdose etc.
- Act as a liaison by bridging the gap between Lansing Police Department and community agencies and organizations
- Work close with Community Mental Health for those that need assistance
- Compile statistics and generate reports and maintain records
- Use training and certification to assist in finding work, housing and necessities for homeless population
Application Special Instructions
ATTACH VERIFICATION OF DEGREE, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS WITH APPLICATION
Position may require some nights, weekends and holidays
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer.
The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at (517) 483-4004. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
The City of Lansing is a an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its policies or practices on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, height, weight, or disability of any individual.
See links below for our Anti-Retaliation and Anti-Religious Discrimination and Religious Accommodation Policies:
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