Family Services Program Lead

195-Wise Dept Of Social Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

195-Wise Dept Of Social Services is seeking a Family Services Manager to supervise staff delivering direct services that foster and sustain the social, health, economic, behavioral, and emotional functioning of individuals and families served by Local Departments of Social Services. You will supervise, train, lead, and develop staff and monitor case management services.

The role also coordinates program evaluation, enforces quality standards, and collaborates with agencies and the community to

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area (Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia).
• Considerable experience in assigned program area/human services programs and completion of required training programs.
• Supervisory experience or work experience in a leadership role.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervises social workers, assistants and others;
• Sets and enforces objectives for quality and quantity of work performed by unit;
• Evaluates social service programs and program budgets;
• Applies appropriate human resource practices in the supervision of staff;
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with others;
• Recommends policy changes based on evaluation of program effectiveness;
• Deals with difficult or dangerous cases;
• Interprets the program to other agencies and to the public; and
• Participates in community planning and development of new resources, jobs and community work sites.

Job description

195-Wise Dept Of Social Services is seeking a Family Services Manager to supervise staff delivering direct services that foster and sustain the social, health, economic, behavioral, and emotional functioning of individuals and families served by Local Departments of Social Services. You will supervise, train, lead, and develop staff and monitor case management services.

The role also coordinates program evaluation, enforces quality standards, and collaborates with agencies and the community to