Social Worker Supervisor I/II

The Colusa County Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Social Worker Supervisor I/II to oversee social workers in the child welfare program, covering services such as emergency response, family reunification, family maintenance, and permanent planning. This role also provides general oversight for ancillary programs including Resource Family Approval, Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, Commercially Sexually Exploited Children, and the Indian Child Welfare Act.

About the Role

This supervisory position manages all aspects of the child welfare program and related services. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) operates on a 37.5-hour full-time work week with flexible scheduling options, including potential remote work (1-2 days per week) after completing a probationary period.

Work Culture

Colusa County offers a collaborative and positive work environment in a rural setting. Employees enjoy a team-oriented atmosphere where they contribute to meaningful community impact through excellent customer service and access to essential services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee social workers assigned to the child welfare program.
• Manage emergency response, family reunification, family maintenance, and permanent planning services.
• Provide general oversight for ancillary programs such as Resource Family Approval, Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, Commercially Sexually Exploited Children, and the Indian Child Welfare Act.

Qualifications

Social Worker Supervisor I

• Three years of full-time journey-level social work case management experience as a Social Worker II in an Interagency Merit System (IMS) county.
• One year of graduate work in social work or counseling may substitute for one year of the required experience.
• OR one year of full-time advanced journey-level social work case management experience as a Social Worker III in an IMS county.

Social Worker Supervisor II

• One year of full-time experience performing duties comparable to a Social Worker III or IV classification.
• A master’s degree in Social Work or a master’s degree from a two-year counseling program.

Qualifying social work case management includes direct case work such as assessment, evaluation, investigations of abuse and neglect, preparing court reports, and related responsibilities.

Benefits

• Work-life balance with flexible scheduling options.
• Lifetime retirement paycheck through CalPERS (3% at 60 for Classic Members, 2% at 62 for New Members) after 5 years of vesting.
• Deferred Compensation and Management Leave.
• Paid vacation, 15 paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
• Vacation parity: Previous public agency service counts toward vacation accrual.