Family Services Supervisor: Lead, Develop & Impact

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers in Virginia seeks a Family Services Manager to supervise and develop staff responsible for fostering and sustaining the social, health, economic, behavioral, and emotional functioning of individuals and families served by local departments of social services.

The role oversees direct services programs, evaluates outcomes, and leads staff development while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or Bachelor's with 2 years related experience in a Human Services area.
• Considerable supervisory experience or leadership in a role.
• BSW or MSW and Virginia Social Worker license 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.

Skills

PC skills

Vehicle operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

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

BSW

MSW

Virginia Social Worker license desirable

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers in Virginia seeks a Family Services Manager to supervise and develop staff responsible for fostering and sustaining the social, health, economic, behavioral, and emotional functioning of individuals and families served by local departments of social services.

The role oversees direct services programs, evaluates outcomes, and leads staff development while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.