Social Worker Supervisor I/II

Description

This is a Merit System Services classification. For current qualifications please review MSS Class Specs at CalHR visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mss

Biweekly Salary

• Supervisor I: $2,889.64 - $3,512.38
• Supervisor II: $3,189.63 - $3,877.02

Detailed Work Activities

• Plans, assigns, supervises, coaches, mentors, and reviews the work of employees engaged in the delivery of employment and social services;
• Reviews and approves forms, applications, court reports, placements, reports of abuse and other documents to verify information or determine proper course of action;
• Reviews and approves reports of abuse; suggests or approves placements; may provide information to law enforcement or district attorneys; may testify in court; supports witnesses and victims who must testify in court;
• Documents and addresses clients' concerns and complaints;
• Selects, trains, evaluates, and disciplines subordinate staff;
• Discusses or interprets regulations, rules, policies and programs to clients, applicants, staff and the general public;
• Affords assistance and participation in the development of in-service staff development programs;
• Facilitates communication between staff and management; communicates department expectations and activities, policy changes, and regulatory changes; evaluates and recommends service delivery improvements;
• Authorizes the provision of social and employment services through the department, provides services, and makes referrals to other agency staff and community agencies;
• Provides social services for sensitive or confidential cases, in the absence of assigned social workers or to meet workload demands;
• Participates or intercedes in interviews to defuse hostile or angry clients; obtains information on personal issues in difficult or emotional situations; explains decisions or recommendations to clients and family members;
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and trust with staff, clients, family members, community organizations and the public; collaborates with service providers; facilitates a work environment favoring teamwork, collaboration and mutual respect;
• Provides peer support for coworkers facing case related stress;
• Develops and prepares court reports, case plans, case narratives and safety plans in automated computer systems;
• Enters and retrieves data and narratives from automated computer systems;
• Maintains written chronological narrative reflecting personal or other contacts with the client and reasons for the social worker's actions; prepares and maintains case records and databases; communicates decisions, timelines, recommendations and case plans to clients, families and service providers;
• Enters and retrieves information from an automated computer system; researches information using the Internet and computer resources;
• Receives, approves and prepares correspondence and reports;
• Ensures all services are delivered in a respectful, culturally sensitive and appropriate manner;
• Maintains confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations; performs all duties in conformance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics.

Minimum Qualifications

• Supervisor I: Pattern 1: Three (3) years of full-time experience performing journey level social worker case management duties in a Social Worker II classification in an Interagency Merit System (IMS) county; (Substitution: One year of graduate work in social work or counseling may substitute for one year of the required experience.)OR Pattern 2: One (1) year of full-time experience performing advanced journey level social work case management duties is a Social Worker III classification in an Interagency Merit System (IMS) county; OR Pattern 3: Four (4) years of full-time experience performing social work case management duties.
• Supervisor II: Pattern 1: Two (2) years of full-time experience performing duties of the Social Worker III in an Interagency Merit System (IMS) county; AND A master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university or a master's degree from an accredited two (2) year counseling program.* OR Pattern 2: One (1) year of full-time experience performing duties of the Social Worker IV classification in an Interagency Merit System (IMS) county; AND A master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university or a master's degree from an accredited two (2) year counseling program.* OR Pattern 3: Four (4) years of full-time experience performing social work case management duties;** AND A master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university or a Master's degree from an accredited two (2) year counseling program.*

• *Qualifying master's degrees include: Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Addiction Counseling, Gerontology and Counseling Psychology. Completion of all of the requirements for a Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) license program may be substituted upon submission of verifying proof.
• **Qualifying social work case management includes direct case work management, such as: assessment, evaluation; conducting investigations of abuse and neglect; preparing court reports; responsibility for a long term caseload, monitoring compliance through home calls and other personal contact; collaboration with other agencies and linking clients to resources and programs; development of a case plan, modification of case plans as needed/required; and authority to impose sanctions or implement actions that impact services.

Special Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s license.
• All County of Del Norte employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through State law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County of Del Norte requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Work related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.