Family Services Supervisor

Virginia AG; Virginia; Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 61.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Virginia AG seeks a Family Services Manager to supervise staff delivering foster care and support services within local social services departments. This role ensures adherence to program standards, leads staff performance, and advances service delivery across multiple youth and family programs.

The manager collaborates with agencies, assesses budgets and outcomes, and develops new resources and community partnerships.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or equivalent with related experience (Section 22VAC40-670-20).
• Supervisory experience in a social services setting is preferred or required.
• Virginia Social Worker license or BSW/MSW desirable.

Aufgaben

• Supervises social workers, assistants and others to meet unit goals.
• Sets objectives for quality and quantity of work.
• Evaluates social service programs and budgets.
• Applies appropriate HR practices in supervising 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 agencies and the public.
• Participates in community planning and development of resources, jobs and community work sites.

Kenntnisse

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Planning & Management

Computer proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

Bachelor's degree in any field with 2+ years related experience

BSW or MSW desirable and VA Social Worker license

Jobbeschreibung

Hiring Range: $55,000 to To be determined

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Title Description-

This title represents the supervisory level in the occupational group for Family Services. Employees supervise staff that provide direct services for fostering and sustaining the social, health, economic, behavioral, and emotional functioning of individuals and families serviced by the Local Departments of Social Services. Employees supervise, train, lead, and develop staff and monitor case management services. The Family Services Manager is distinguished from the by the latter’s responsibilities for supervising Family Services Supervisors and managing the direct services program performance.

General Work Tasks (Illustrative Only) –

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge-

Considerable knowledge of: principles and practices of effective supervision; of policies, procedures and regulations relating to the various direct service programs; the literature in the field of human services programs; casework supervision principles and practices; principles and processes for providing customer and personal services to include needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of satisfaction; employment and/or social work principles, practices and treatment modalities; and social, economic, health and employment problems that face individuals, groups and communities.

Skills-

Skill in operating a personal computer and the associated software and the operation of a motor vehicle.

Abilities-

Demonstrated ability to: plan and manage work activities and assist others in their planning and management; develop programs and procedures; make decisions in difficult situations; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; apply treatment and intervention approaches; interpret laws, policies and regulations regarding human services, ensure compliance and recommend needed changes; supervise others working with clients; analyze situations to make sound judgments within the framework of existing laws, policies, and regulations; and train, evaluate, lead, and develop subordinate staff.

Education and Experience-

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.