Social Services Supervisor

Salary : $73,278.40 Annually

Location : Columbus, OH

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 69316

Sheriff's Office : Franklin County Sheriff's Office

Opening Date : 02 / 05 / 2025

Minimum Qualifications

The Correction Division's operating philosophy is Strategic Inmate Management (SIM). Civilian employees assigned to Corrections fulfill their role, complete their duties, and perform assigned tasks according to the elements, principles, and behavioral requirements of Inmate Behavior Management and Direct Supervision by collaborating with Corrections custody staff to manage incarcerated individual's behavior and basic needs.

Oversees scheduling of personnel in the Social Services Division. Evaluates the performance of Social Service Workers at Franklin County Correction Centers 1 & 2. Plans strategies and prepares procedural orders for the handling of day to day operations in the Social Services Division in collaboration with the Director of Social Services. Supervises the coordination and implementation of inmate programming and services. Responds to inquiries from the public on inmate and corrections related issues.

Carries a small caseload or provides direct services to inmates as needed in crisis or special situations, i.e., coverage due to absence of social service workers. Develop and maintain employee trainings.

Collects and compiles monthly and annual programming data for statistical reporting purposes. Researches and prepares additional reports as needed. Prepares monthly and annual statistical reports to assists in preparing annual budget and grant funding for the Social Services Division.

Other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Master's degree in social or behavioral science, criminal justice, social work, or comparable field.

Knowledge of community resources regarding employment, social services policy, program planning analysis, social program counseling and interviewing.

Current certification or credentials in one of the following is preferred :

• Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LICDC)

Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)

Licensed Professional Counselor (PC) by State of Ohio Counselor and Social Work Board

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of management, supervision, Sheriff's office policies and procedures, work force planning, county and local government structure & process, counseling, interviewing. Ability to deal with an abstract field & determine specific actions, calculate fractions, decimals and percentages, write reports, policies, procedures and regulations, listen, comprehend and respond to discussions involving either one-on-one or group settings, develop good rapport with inmates. Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Work cooperatively and effectively within a team and the larger organizational setting Skilled in dealing with problems involving a variety of variables in a somewhat unfamiliar context, use of proper research methods in gathering data, establishing a friendly atmosphere as a supervisor of a work unit.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Developed after employment regarding Corrections Program Specialists and Coordinators : Knowledge of supervision of inmates in controlled environment & related safety practices, Sheriff's Office rules and regulations. Ability to apply Sheriff's Office core competencies to solve practical everyday problems, develop good rapport with inmates.

Sheriff's Office Core Competencies :

Emotional Intelligence : Self-awareness, expressiveness, empathy, authenticity, sympathy, emotional connection with others to create trust.

Integrity and Credibility : Walks the talk, knows what's right and does it. Effectively applies values and principles in specific situations. Encourages others to behave with integrity.

Teamwork and Cooperation : Crossing boundaries, coordinating groups, makes effective use of all available talent, focused on serving the public together.

Corrections Specific Core Competencies :

Attention to Quality & Order : Maintains or increases order in the environment, values accuracy, and quality, and seek clarity in roles and functions.

Conflict Management : Respectful, facilitates rather than driving or manipulating, focuses on solutions, focuses on people, and seeks long lasting outcomes.

Impact and Influence : Communication that gains others' support, constant interpretation to others, educating others, persuading others who have fixed ways.

Initiative and Time Management : Self-directed, perseverance, persistence, and sets own goals. Sees the job through.

Interpersonal Skills / Active Listening : Communicates effectively with others, crosses boundaries, initiates relationships, is focused on serving the public together.

Franklin County Sheriff's Office offers eligible full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes :

Dental and Vision Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

The following are provided to eligible full-time employees at no cost :

Life Insurance of $50,000

More information regarding Franklin County employee benefits offered, can be available upon request or by visiting our website :

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

Are you willing to submit to a computer voice stress analysis examination?

Do you have a Master Degree in social or behavioral science, criminal justice, social work, or comparable field?

Do you have knowledge in any of the following :

If yes to question #4, please explain what your experience is? If no, please put n / a

Do you have current certification or credentials in one or more of the following :

If you selected "Other" in question #6, please list the current certification or credentials you have? If no, please put n / a.

PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA) OF 2003This question consists of 4 parts, (A) through (D) inclusive, as shown in the boxes below. All four parts must be answered.In accordance with Federal law, the Franklin County Sheriff Office shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with inmates who : (A) Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution.Have you engaged in sexual abuse as described in (A) above?

PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA) OF 2003 (Continued)(B) Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse.Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity as described in (B) above?

PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA) OF 2003 (Continued)(C) Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in (B) above?

PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA) OF 2003 (Continued)(D) Have you been the subject of a substantiated allegation of sexual abuse or sexual harassment or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment?

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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. Please note that as part of the screening process, your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general application materials.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

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Salary : $73,278