CASEWORK SUPERVISOR (PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE)

Genesee County, MI; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesee County, Michigan seeks a supervisory Social Service Worker to plan and oversee a team of Social Service Workers. You will lead casework processes, ensure compliance, and coordinate with community agencies.

The role requires a master's or bachelor’s degree with substantial SSW experience, and involves supervising staff, guiding investigations, and preparing reports and grants submissions as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Corrections or Guidance and Counseling, plus 2 years' Social Service Worker experience.
• Or Bachelor's degree with 5 years' Social Service Worker experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, instructs and orients Social Service Workers in casework techniques and procedures.
• Advises SSWs on investigation and analysis of more difficult cases.
• Reviews and evaluates casework studies through reports, conferences and observed results.
• Coordinates data for grant reporting submissions.
• Approves recommendations of caseworkers before submitting reports.
• Coordinates activities of SSWs with other social agencies.
• Keeps abreast of professional development in the field.
• Ensures all program activities adhere to applicable laws and department requirements.
• Maintains professional relationships with community agencies.
• Prepares periodic and special reports of cases investigated.
• May maintain a caseload on the department assigned.

Education

Master's degree in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Corrections or Guidance and Counseling

Bachelor's degree in any field with 5 years' experience as a Social Service Worker

Job description

Starting Pay: $31.0659 Hourly ($64,617)

Step A: $33.0750 Hourly ($68,796)

Step B: $35.4928 Hourly ($73,825)

Step C: $35.9990 Hourly ($74,878)

Step D: $37.9957 Hourly ($79,031)

Step E: $39.3293 Hourly ($81,805)

Step F: $40.7351 Hourly ($84,729)

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Corrections or Guidance and Counseling -AND- two (2) years' experience as a Social Service Worker;

-OR- Bachelor's degree -AND- five (5) years' experience as a Social Service Worker.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform Essential Job Duties and Functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Job Summary

Plans and supervises the work of assigned Social Service Workers; works under supervision; performs related duties as required.

Essential Job Duties and Functions

• Supervises, instructs and orientates Social Service Workers (SSW) in casework techniques and procedures;


• Advises SSW's on the investigation and analysis of more difficult cases;


• Reviews and evaluates casework studies by reviewing reports of subordinates, by holding conferences and observing results of cases investigated and recommendations developed;


• Assists and coordinates data for grant reporting submissions;


• Approves recommendations of caseworkers before submitting reports to supervisor;


• Coordinates activities of SSW's with activities of other social agencies;


• Keeps abreast of professional development in the field;


• Ensure all program activities adhere to applicable laws which apply to the specific department assigned;


• Maintain professional relationships with various community agencies which apply to the specific department assigned;


• Prepares periodic and special reports of cases investigated;


• May be required to maintain a caseload on the specific department assigned.