Family Services Supervisor: Lead, Develop & Support

Virginia-Department-of-Social-Service

Lebanon (VA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 98,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Virginia Department of Social Services is seeking a Family Services Manager at the supervisory level within the Family Services program. This role oversees staff delivering direct services aimed at supporting the social, health, economic, behavioral, and emotional functioning of individuals and families served by Local Departments of Social Services.

You will supervise, train, and lead staff, monitor case management services, and ensure program performance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required, or a Bachelor's in any field with related Human Services experience.
Supervisory experience or leadership role is required or 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.