FAMILY SERVICE WORKER SUPERVISOR

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Family Service Worker Supervisor to lead protective foster care services for vulnerable children. This key role involves supervising a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, and providing direct casework services. You will play a crucial part in the community by coordinating with various agencies, conducting investigations, and presenting informative programs. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path in a supportive environment that values your expertise and commitment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or related field.
• 4 years of experience in child welfare or human services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee protective foster care and supportive services for children.
• Supervise staff, ensuring adherence to project goals and timelines.
• Conduct investigations of suspected child abuse and neglect.

Skills

Supervisory practices

Counseling

Social work

Case management

Investigation techniques

Human service resources

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Bachelor's degree in sociology

Bachelor's degree in psychology

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Position Number: 22179795
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: 02/25/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $45,010.00
DCFS

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.

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.