FAMILY SERVICE WORKER SUPERVISOR

State of Arkansas; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Family Service Worker Supervisor to oversee protective foster care and supportive services for abused or neglected children. This role involves supervising a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, and coordinating with various agencies to provide comprehensive support to vulnerable families. The position not only allows for professional growth but also offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families in need. With a commitment to employee welfare, this role provides excellent benefits, including a pension and paid state holidays, making it an attractive opportunity for those passionate about social services.

Benefits

Pension

Maternity leave

Paid state holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 4 years of experience in child welfare or human services.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws governing foster care and protective services.

Responsibilities

• Supervise support staff and ensure quality service delivery in child welfare.
• Coordinate services with other agencies and present programs to local organizations.

Skills

Supervisory practices

Counseling principles

Social work

Case management

Investigation techniques

Human service resources

Analytical skills

Interviewing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or related field

Job description

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Position Number: 22102991
County: Sebastian
Posting End Date: 02/10/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $45,010.00
DCFS

Hiring Official: Megan Murphy-Potts

Work Specifications: Include reviewing and approving workers' travel, CHRIS work, prepping for court, TDM's/Protection Plans, filling in during times of non-availability, staffing. The supervisor is expected to help prioritize activities and deadlines, reviewing/monitoring work performance, policies, procedures, providing supervision and adhering to strict time frames, as well as reviewing reports, making sure there is delivery of services which follow policy and law, and coordinate with other agencies for services and conduct presentations to organizations (when needed). Other special projects and tasks as assigned.

The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

Position Information

Class Code: M015C

Grade: GS08

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Salary Range: $45,010.00 - $71,792.00

Summary

The Family Service Worker Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and providing protective foster care and supportive services for abused or neglected children. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Supervises a subordinate support staff by communicating prioritization of activities and project deadlines, reviewing and monitoring the work performed, interpreting policies, procedures, or precedents and providing supervisory or management staff with project updates on a regular and recurring basis to ensure adherence to project goals and timeframes. Reviews and monitors case records and reports to ensure quality service delivery and compliance with state and federal laws and agency policy. Reviews and discusses information obtained by workers investigating suspected child abuse and neglect complaints to determine if allegations can be substantiated. Coordinates services with other agencies when assisting multi-problem clients. Presents informational programs on agency activities and services to local civic organizations and schools. Provides direct casework services for protective, foster care and supportive services cases and conducts home studies and investigations of suspected child abuse and neglect. Recruits, trains and provides support to foster parents. Prepares court reports for custody hearings and presents testimony when necessary. Attends or conducts staff meetings to develop and monitor case plans. Develops budgets requests for program activities and submits for approval and reviews and approves expenditures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures. Knowledge of the principles and practices of counseling, social work and case management. Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, guidelines, and agency policies and programs governing foster care and protective services. Knowledge of the principles, techniques, and methods of investigation. Knowledge of human service resources. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of others. Ability to provide technical assistance in specialized program area. Ability to perform case and situation analysis and develop plans for remedial action. Ability to interview and obtain information. Ability to prepare, present, and review oral and written technical and confidential information and reports.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or a related field; plus four years of experience in child welfare or human services. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.