Y&F Services Supervisor-Ongoing

To supervise the Child Protective Services – Ongoing unit which includes Case Managers who perform assessments, planning, coordination, linking and monitoring of services for children and families involved in the child welfare system.

1. Train staff initially and on an ongoing basis with regard to rules, regulations, statutes and standards which govern child welfare services.
2. Review all referrals for appropriateness and assign to a Case Manager.
3. Review, correct and approve new and ongoing treatment plans, permanency plans, risk and needs assessments, safety assessments and court reports.
4. Monitor utilization of resources and service authorization process.
5. Maintain active communication with members of the District Attorney's Office concerning current case status and practice changes.
6. Interpret new state programs and initiatives to staff as to how they will affect their practice.
7. Participate in the establishment of policies regarding Juvenile Court populations, i.e., child protective services, juvenile justice.
8. Interpret matters from Chapter 938 or 48 and instruct workers on necessary follow-through.
9. Coordinate the work schedule of unit to insure coverage during the Department's hours of operation.
10. Provide consultation to other HSD staff on child protective services, child welfare and/or termination of parent rights procedures.
11. Participate in ongoing development and implementation of new initiatives and programs within the department.
12. Represent the agency on panels, advisory boards, task forces, etc.
13. Participate in the employee interviewing/hiring process and recommend candidates for selection to the Division Manager.

Supervision Exercised
Has supervisory responsibility for the Case Managers and paraprofessionals within the CPS On-going Unit.

Supervision Received
Receives supervision from the Manager, Youth & Family Division.

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology, or a related Human Services field. 
• Three (3) years of case management experience.
• Supervisory or leadership experience preferred. 
• Experience with e-WISACWIS preferred.
• Prompt and regular attendance.
• *Or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of State Statutes 938 and 48.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to interact with families, courts, law enforcement and community partners.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse client population.
• Skilled in de-escalation and decision-making under pressure.
• Strong understanding safety assessments, case planning and permanency goals.
• Knowledge of trauma informed care.

This description has been prepared to assist in properly evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills, working conditions etc. present in the classification. It is intended to indicate the kind of tasks and characteristic levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind and level of difficulty.
 

Salary : $61,027 - $85,509