Child Welfare Supervisor - Lead Case Teams & Policy

ND Health and Human Services; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Forks County Human Service Zone is seeking an experienced Child Welfare Supervisor to oversee and support the child welfare unit working to keep families together and children safe. You will manage case staffing—protective services, in-home and foster care—while collaborating with zones on complex cases.

The role requires a degree in social services and at least three years of professional child welfare experience with supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Human Development, Education, Human Services, CHFD or Criminal Justice.
• Three years of child welfare work experience as a professional case manager or child protective services worker.
• One year of lead work or direct supervision of staff in a health or human service program area.
• Master's degree may substitute for one year of the professional work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide program administration and case staffing of child protection services, in-home and foster care cases and collaborate with other Zones as needed.
• Participate in strategic planning for Child Welfare staff.
• Monitor cases to ensure adherence to Federal, State and local policies and procedures.
• Assist with development of affidavits and other court documents.
• Ensure timely and accurate program and policy information and utilization of Safety Framework Practice Model within case activities of staff.
• Complete performance reviews and personnel activities in alignment with Zone policy.
• Collaborate with State, County and Zone partners for development and implementation of child welfare policy and practice to ensure exceptional delivery of services.

Skills

Program administration

Staff supervision

Case management

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Job description

Grand Forks County Human Service Zone is seeking an experienced Child Welfare Supervisor to oversee and support the child welfare unit working to keep families together and children safe. You will manage case staffing—protective services, in-home and foster care—while collaborating with zones on complex cases.

The role requires a degree in social services and at least three years of professional child welfare experience with supervisory responsibilities.