Family Services Team Lead - Supervision & Impact

Virginia Department of Social Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Social Services is seeking a Family Services Manager to supervise staff delivering direct services for fostering and sustaining the social, health, economic, behavioral, and emotional functioning of individuals and families served by the Local Departments of Social Services. You will supervise, train, lead, and develop staff and monitor case management services.

The Family Services Manager role is distinguished by supervising Family Services Supervisors and managing

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or a Bachelor's degree with two years of related experience (Virginia Admin Code).
• Considerable experience in assigned program area/human services programs and completion of required training programs.
• Supervisory experience or work experience in a leadership role.
• Possession of a BSW or MSW degree 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

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's in Human Services

BSW/MSW desirable

Job description

The Virginia Department of Social Services is seeking a Family Services Manager to supervise staff delivering direct services for fostering and sustaining the social, health, economic, behavioral, and emotional functioning of individuals and families served by the Local Departments of Social Services. You will supervise, train, lead, and develop staff and monitor case management services.

The Family Services Manager role is distinguished by supervising Family Services Supervisors and managing