Family Services Supervisor - (Protection Unit)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Family Services Manager in Virginia to supervise staff delivering direct services to families and individuals. You will train and lead teams, monitor case management, and ensure program performance within social services.

Requires a Bachelor's in Human Services or related field; supervisory experience; knowledge of VaCMS/OASIS; Virginia social work license desirable. Full-time position with a strong benefit package and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field.
• Two years of relevant human services experience with leadership.
• Supervisory experience or leadership role is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff providing direct services for families and individuals.
• Sets objectives and monitors program performance and budgets.
• Interprets laws and policies; communicates with agencies and the public.

Skills

Computer skills

Driving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

BSW or MSW desirable

Virginia Social Worker license desirable

Tools

VaCMS

OASIS

Safe Measures

Job description

Hiring Range: $55,000.00 to $97,643.00

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Considerable experience in assigned program area/human services programs and completion of required training programs.

Supervisory experience or work experience in a leadership role; supervising Child Protective Services, Adult Protective Services, Adult Services, and Intake staff.

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.

Experience with and understanding of agency software programs such as VaCMS, OASIS, and Safe Measures.

Veteran and/or Disabled Veteran.

Special Requirements:

Applicants will be subject to a Criminal History Background search, Central Registry search and DMV/driving record check. The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification and references, verification of education (relevant to employment), credit checks (relevant to employment) and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of the required checks and screenings.

Driving record and valid license must be submitted before actual start date if being considered for employment.

Employee must be willing to work in the community emergency shelter in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.

Employee must be willing to assist Family Services with care of high acuity foster care youth.