Casework Supervisor (CYF) Family Group Decision Making

About the role

The County Casework Supervisor - Family Group Decision Making position supervises caseworkers for Family Group Decision Making (FGDM), using social work knowledge and experience to collaborate with families and community resources to support families, achieving their safety, permanency, and well-being.

Supervision received

This position reports directly to the Program Specialist II or Program Director.

Supervision exercised

This position is responsible for supervising up to seven (7) Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) caseworkers.

Essential duties of the position

• Employs independent professional judgment to enhance professional relationships and to keep abreast of the shifting needs of children and families.
• Directs, plans, evaluates, and coordinates the work of seven (7) caseworkers in the Family Group Decision Making unit via individual supervisory conferences, monthly unit meetings and review of case records to ensure consistent, effective decision making, and assertive pursuit of family connections and resources assuring compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, bulletins, agency policies and procedures, and court orders.
• Reviews and assigns referrals for Family Group Decision Making and Family Finding conferencing.
• Maintains consistent communication with Children, Youth and Family Supervisors, Full Disclosure meetings and caseworkers to assure effective collaboration and coordination of Family Group Decision Making for children and their families.
• Tracks and monitors Family Group Decision Making conferences and expenses.
• Responsible for Development of Full Disclosure calendar including tracking of meetings at designated intervals.
• Sets and monitors ACT 55 and Fostering Connections in accordance with regulations.
• Communicates with Fostering Connections letter recipients.
• Tracks and communicates Fostering Connections responses to assigned caseworker/casework supervisor.
• Conducts supervisory review of all case families assigned in the unit as needed to assure proper family engagement, case planning and service provision.
• Reviews all cases referred for Family Group Decision Making as needed, but not less than every thirty (30) calendar days.
• Reviews and monitors caseworker's safety in performance of their duties, particularly field work and conferences.
• Reviews and approves case documentation, Family Group Decision Making summaries, case notes and all other written materials related to cases assigned to the unit.
• Participates in agency and interagency staffing, Multi-Disciplinary and Permanency Team, and other agency reviews to assure that prompt and coordinated efforts are made to provide comprehensive services for families.
• Oversees, monitors and reviews Family Group Decision Making referrals to contracted vendors to assure desired outcomes are achieved and assures communication and collaboration with casework staff.
• Maintains Family Group Decision Making statistics, and compiles and submits state reporting on Family Group Decision Making activities and outcomes.
• Prepares reports and correspondence as needed or requested and maintains necessary records as required.
• Attends Family Group Decision Making Statewide Implementation meetings and Eastern Regional Networking meetings.
• Maintains sound public relations with other agencies and the community.
• Educates and informs the public regarding agency mandates, policies, procedures, and Family Group Decision Making.
• Informs management about Family Group Decision Making needs, staffing needs, and situations of potential high public profile.
• Resolves complaints from clients, community and staff regarding the proper provision of services.
• Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining professional working relationships with other units and divisions to facilitate the delivery of agency services.
• Captures and trains new staff regarding Family Group Decision Making program area.
• Annually reviews Orientation, Training and Resource Manual (OTRM) with assigned Family Group Decision Making staff.
• Recommends and administers appropriate counseling and disciplinary action as warranted.
• Approves overtime and grants vacation, personal and compensatory leave, while assuring adequate unit coverage.
• Maintains professional growth and development via trainings, seminars, conferences and through review of current professional literature.
• Attends Supervisory Charting the Course trainings and maintains required State Supervisory Certification.

Required minimum qualifications

• Two (2) years of professional experience in public or private social work
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with major course work in Sociology, Social Welfare, Psychology, Gerontology, Criminal Justice, or other related social sciences;
• Any equivalent combination of experience and education, which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences.

Employee assigned to this title will be required to possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operator's license. Must have an acceptable driving record. Personal vehicle required for County business, employee is eligible for mileage reimbursement.