FAMILY SERVICE WORKER SUPERVISOR

Arkansas.gov; Lonoke (AR); On-site; USD 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Family Service Worker Supervisor to lead protective services for abused and neglected children. This role involves overseeing a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and providing crucial support to families in need. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and supervisory skills, along with a solid background in social work or related fields. If you're passionate about making a difference and have the experience to guide a team effectively, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to impact the lives of vulnerable children and families positively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field with 4 years of experience in child welfare.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws governing protective services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee protective foster care and supportive services for abused children.
• Supervise staff and ensure compliance with laws and policies.

Skills

Supervisory Practices

Counseling

Social Work

Case Management

Public Speaking

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Bachelor's Degree in Sociology

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

Position Number: 22098209
County: Lonoke
Posting End Date: 02/28/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $45,009.95
DCFS Hiring Official: Brandy Kidd

Special Work Conditions:
The FSW Supv is expected to: be prepared to work non-standard work hours which often include evenings, weekends, and holidays; be on a 24-hour on-call rotation for up to 7 days at a time; operate a motor vehicle safely according to applicable laws at any time of day or night; have reliable personal transportation; extensive in-state travel ability; maintain a valid driver’s license and current auto insurance; ability to work with families who are experiencing poverty, addiction, and/or some type of neglectful or abusive situation; to lift weight (i.e., picking up children) up to 50 lbs.; ability to transport children and adults; ability to deal with complex situations and problem solve those situations; ability to deal with stressful situations.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in working with children and/or families, some experience with community engagement or community resources. Public speaking and computer experience preferred. Organizational skills are a must. Supervisory experience preferred.

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.

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