Casework Supervisor

About the role

The Casework Supervisor is responsible for overseeing casework functions and supervising direct-service staff at a CDCR Day Reporting Center serving the Adult Parole population. This position ensures that participant services, documentation, treatment methodologies, and case management practices are delivered in alignment with evidence-based practices and CDCR DRP contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage casework functions and supervise casework staff serving adults on parole.
• Monitor treatment service methodologies and ensure evidence-based practices are consistently utilized.
• Develop and monitor procedures governing participant documentation and case management activities.
• Ensure the Case Management Plan (CMP) process is properly implemented and followed.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and participant reviews.
• Supervise screening, assessment, referral, and follow-up activities for DRC participants.
• Provide training, coaching, and support to Caseworkers and other DRC staff.
• Review assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, case documentation, and discharge summaries for quality and compliance.
• Collaborate with CDCR staff, parole agents, community providers, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with monitoring vocational, counseling, and support service activities.
• Aid in the preparation of program reports, data collection, and documentation monitoring activities.
• Support program operations and staff supervision in the absence of the Program Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two (2) years of experience supervising casework staff working with justice-involved individuals; OR
• Minimum of six (6) cumulative years of full-time experience as a counselor in a program serving justice-involved populations.
• Experience working with justice-involved individuals, specifically Adult Parole populations, strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices, including case management, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and rehabilitative service delivery.
• Knowledge of screening, assessment, treatment planning, and documentation protocols.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supervising multidisciplinary staff and coordinating participant services preferred.
• Ability to maintain compliance with CDCR DRP contract requirements and agency policies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic documentation systems.

Qualifications

• Must be able to successfully complete and pass a DOJ Live Scan background clearance.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license with no serious infractions within the past four (4) years.
• Must be insurable under the agency’s automobile insurance policy.
• Must have access to reliable personal transportation for work-related duties.
• Must possess current TB clearance and CPR/First Aid Certification or obtain upon hire.